What is another word for tamarisk?
Pronunciation: [tˈaməɹˌɪsk] (IPA) 
Tamarisk is a genus of salt-tolerant shrubs or small trees with needle-like leaves that are native to the arid regions of Eurasia and northern Africa. There are various synonyms for the word tamarisk such as salt cedar, tamarack, athel tree, and myricaria. Salt cedar is the most commonly used synonym for tamarisk in the United States due to the tree's ability to absorb and remove large amounts of salt from the soil. Tamarack is also used as a synonym for tamarisk, but it refers to a different species of tree that is native to North America. Athel tree and Myricaria are less commonly used synonyms but are still valid when referring to tamarisk.
