Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Tamaricaceae
Tamarix kermanensis Baum.
English name: Tamarix.
Local name: Lawa, Lai.
Description:
Up to 10m tall tree with somewhat brownish black glabrous bark. Racemes aestival,
flowers bracteates, pentamerous, pink to purplish pink.
Flowering Period:
July-September.
Habitat:
Generally found in gravelly and dry areas.
Uses:
Used in basket making, wood is used for fuel and
construction purposes.
Distribution:
Distributed in South Western Iran and Pakistan.