👉 Tamaricaceae is a family of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. This family includes over 1,600 species found in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Tamarics are commonly known as "tamarind" or "tamarind tree," though they can also be referred to as "sour tamaric" or "cocoa tamaric." The genus Tamaris is a monotypic family with only one member of the genus