Article Nº 3556 Plant Vol. III · p. 599
Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica)
Original title: Tamargueira (Tamarix gallica)
Tamarisk, widely cultivated on Porto Santo after its introduction by João António Pedroso in 1834.
A tree or shrub of the family Tamaricaceae, widely cultivated on Porto Santo (‘holy harbour’), where it was introduced by João António Pedroso in 1834. A few tamarisks are also found in the quintas and gardens of Madeira.
People mentioned
- João António Pedroso 1800–1869
Places mentioned