Tamarix dioica
Family: Tamaricaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3 m high. The bark is red-brown. The leaves form a sheath. The flowers are simple and in a loose compound arrangement.
There are 54 Tamarix species.
Where it is found
It is native from Iran to India.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Bangladesh, Central Asia, Himalayas, India, Iran, Middle East, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
Manna from the tree is used in confectionary.
Edible parts
Manna
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Byaing-chedauk, Gyogyi, Jhau, Kachlei, Khau, Lal-jhau, Nirumari, Palivela, Pilchi, Pisula, Rgelta