Arti seeds Al-Nafud - Al-‘Abal (calligonum comosum)

Common name: Arti shrub - Abla Scientific name: Calligonum comosum Other names: Abli - Ramo - Arti - Teyb - Rasmma - Arta - Abla Arti is a perennial desert shrub without leaves, with evergreen branches that are tough and drooping. This shrub is widely spread in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and is characteristic of deep sand dunes, where it has long, tapering roots and contributes to soil stabilization. Its height ranges approximately between 1-3 meters. It has relatively few leaves, so it appears woody. Arti flower - Abla: Its flowers are yellowish-white, appearing in spring, beautiful, and have a pleasant scent. Arti seed - Abla: The fruit is spherical, covered with soft hair, and its color is dark red in some trees, and yellow tending to green in others. The fruit contains seeds. Germination season: Planted late winter and in spring. Suitable climate and soil for planting Arti - Abla: Arti grows quickly in sand dunes, which is its preferred soil. It is resistant to salinity, high temperatures, drought, and frost. Method of planting Arti - Abla: It is propagated by cuttings and seeds. Benefits and uses: Arti is important for stabilizing sand dunes, planting as a barrier in large areas, and also used as a barrier to reduce desertification. It also has medicinal uses. Original habitat: Its original habitat is Saudi Arabia.