saltcedar

[US]/[ˈsɒltˌsiːdər]/
[UK]/[ˈsɔːltˌsiːdər]/

Translation

n.a shrub or small tree of the genus Tamarix, native to arid regions of the Old World; The wood of a saltcedar tree.

Phrases & Collocations

saltcedar trees

saltcedar scrub

saltcedar growth

saltcedar planting

saltcedar stands

saltcedar area

saltcedar roots

saltcedar branches

saltcedar leaves

saltcedar restoration

Example Sentences

the invasive saltcedar choked the riverbanks and displaced native vegetation.

we observed saltcedar seedlings emerging near the irrigation canal.

saltcedar's deep roots can access groundwater, impacting water tables.

controlling saltcedar populations is a challenge in arid regions.

the saltcedar's salt tolerance allows it to thrive in saline soils.

grazing animals sometimes browse on saltcedar leaves and branches.

researchers are studying saltcedar's impact on riparian ecosystems.

herbicides are often used to manage aggressive saltcedar growth.

saltcedar wood is relatively soft and not highly valued for lumber.

we walked through a dense thicket of saltcedar along the trail.

the saltcedar provided shade and shelter for desert wildlife.

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