Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Tamaricaceae
Tamarix sultanii Qaiser.
English name: Tamarisk.
Local name: Lai.
Description:
Ashrub or small tree, 1.5-3 m in height with brownish glabrous bark. Leaves vaginate ending
abruptly in a short spine, flowers pink, Stamens 5.
Flowering Period:
August to September.
Habitat:
Found in saline and fine soil.
Uses:
Used as a fuel-wood, in construction by locals, basket making.
Distribution:
Only known from lower Sindh.