Tamaris (en. Tamarisk)

/ta.ma.ʁis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Shrub or small tree of coastal regions, often used to stabilize soils.

The tamarisk grows near rivers and sand dunes.

Le tamaris pousse près des rivières et des dunes de sable.

Deciduous or evergreen plant, often appreciated for its flowering.

The flowers of the tamarisk attract many pollinating insects.

Les fleurs du tamaris attirent de nombreux insectes pollinisateurs.

Used in landscaping for its decorative qualities.

We planted tamarisks in our garden to enhance the landscape.

Nous avons planté des tamaris dans notre jardin pour embellir le paysage.

From the Latin 'tamarix', designating a coastal plant.

tamarisk by the water

A tamarisk planted near a water source or river.

tamaris au bord de l'eau

tamarisk forest

A group of tamarisks that forms a wooded area.

forêt de tamaris

tamarisk in bloom

A tamarisk that is in bloom.

tamaris en fleur

saline

Related to an environment where salinity is high.

salin

shrub

Woody plant generally small in size.

arbuste

blooming

Period during which a plant produces flowers.

floraison

Sometimes used to refer to a person or thing that requires little maintenance.

This garden is a real tamarisk; it requires almost nothing.

Ce jardin est un vrai tamaris, il ne demande presque rien.

Evokes a subtle beauty, like the flowers of the tamarisk.

She has that tamarisk beauty, soft and wild.

Elle a cette beauté tamaris, douce et sauvage.