Seeds of the forage shrub (Salsola tetrandra Forssk)

Common name: Saltbush shrub Scientific name: Salsola tetrandra Forssk A perennial wild shrub with woody stems reaching up to 1 meter in length, used as quick ignition fuel and has a smell similar to Rummal. Its small, succulent, opposite leaves are considered one of the most important types of acid shrubs and are among the best plants that camels and livestock feed on. Flowers of the Saltbush shrub: Small-sized flowers that form in clusters. Seeds of the Saltbush shrub: Small, rough, spherical seeds that grow along the branches. Growing season for the Saltbush shrub: Grown outdoors in spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled and exposed to sunlight or sufficient lighting for the plant. Suitable climate and soil for the Saltbush shrub: Saltbush shrub is a sun-loving plant tolerant of high heat and drought, and is characterized by its high salinity tolerance. Method of cultivating the Saltbush shrub: Propagated by seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm, watered regularly until seedlings appear. Its benefits and uses: One of the best plants fed on by camels and livestock, and it also has medicinal uses. Original habitat of the Saltbush shrub: Northern Saudi Arabia and the Levant.