Biology

Tamargueira (Tamarix gallica)

Tree or shrub in the Tamaricaceae family, widely cultivated in Porto Santo, where it was introduced by João António Pedroso in 1834. Some tamarisk trees are also found in the estates and gardens of Madeira.

People mentioned in this article

João António Pedroso
Introduced the tamarisk tree to Porto Santo

Years mentioned in this article

1834
Introduction of the tamarisk tree to Porto Santo

Locations mentioned in this article

Porto Santo
Widely cultivated