naturalized trees in deep sandy soils along the river. Easily identified by the multitude of long, fine, drooping, jointed branchlets that resemble pine needles. Actual leaves are reduced to tiny (1-2mm) scales sheathing these green stems. Least invasive of the noxious 'Saltcedars' that plague riparian habitats across the west.
Longitude (deg): -2.6. Latitude (deg): 50.6. Longitude (deg/min): 2ð 40' W. Latitude (deg/min): 50ð 40' N. Vice county name: Dorset. Vice county no.: 9. Country: England. Stage: Plant. Identified by: Malcolm Storey. Comment: at edge of shingle. Category: standard photograph or close-up. Photographic equipment used: Nikon Coolpix 950.
naturalized trees in deep sandy soils along the river. Easily identified by the multitude of long, fine, drooping, jointed branchlets that resemble pine needles. Actual leaves are reduced to tiny (1-2mm) scales sheathing these green stems. Least invasive of the noxious 'Saltcedars' that plague riparian habitats across the west.