Cakile arabica

Common name: Al-Saleh - Al-Aslihal Scientific name: Cakile arabica Also known as: Al-Saleh Wild herbaceous plant around Hali with multiple branches exceeding 50 cm in height, its leaves are strap-shaped and get smaller as they go higher, characterized by violet flowers and a fragrant smell, and it is also a forage plant preferred by sheep and camels. What is the shape of the Al-Saleh flower? Its flowers are dense, perpendicular at the top of the branches, four-petaled, violet in color, with a fragrant scent especially at sunrise and sunset, blooming in the spring. What is the shape of Al-Saleh seeds? Long, needle-like with serrated edges. When is the Al-Saleh planting season? Autumn is considered the best time to plant Al-Saleh, and it can also be cultivated throughout the year in air-conditioned reserves and areas with a moderate climate. What is the suitable climate and soil for growing Al-Saleh? It thrives in spring weather, usually spreading in plains and sandy lands. What is the method of planting Al-Saleh? Its seeds are planted in the soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm, and it is regularly irrigated throughout the germination period until the seedlings appear. What are the benefits and uses of Al-Saleh? It is cultivated as one of the aromatic plants, in addition to being a forage plant for sheep and camels. Where is the original habitat of the Al-Saleh plant? Northern and eastern Saudi Arabia, the Levant, and Iraq.