Saltcedar

Photo By/Credit

One Bear, Marytherese/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
06/01/2005
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
The Saltcedar found throughout the foreground of the picture plane is an invasive species that was introduced to the U.S. in the 1800's. Saltcedar, also known as tamarisk, absorbs large amounts of water and creates large deposits of salt.
Subject tags
Wildlife refuges
Plants
Landscape photography
Invasive species