Ghada seeds - black tamarisk (sentence)

Common name: Ghadha Scientific name: Haloxylon ammodendron Also called: Black Rhamas Description: • A desert shrub from the Rhamas genus of the Chenopodiaceae family, perennial and slow-growing, exceeding two meters in height, with deep roots and a trunk standing on a thick base, bare with thick bark, slender branches with hanging tips, leaves not visible, and flowers without scent. Flowers: • Small-sized and scentless, begin flowering at the end of summer. Uses and benefits: • Ghadha is considered one of the most important wild plants acting as natural barriers as it tolerates sand accumulation on its branches. • A grazing plant for livestock. • A safe haven for many plant and animal species, helping to preserve biodiversity and the environment. • Ghadha is used in paper making, furniture, and dyes. • Its wood is one of the main sources of firewood, producing high heat when burned and lasting longer than other woods, famous in Arab heritage and mentioned by classical and popular poets. Original habitat: • Ghadha has been known in the deserts of Saudi Arabia for a long time, and the city of Unayzah in Al-Qassim region is famous for Ghadha shrubs, which are also widespread in northern Saudi Arabia, as well as in Central Asia and North Africa. Suitable climatic conditions for cultivation of Ghadha: • It spreads in deserts where it can adapt to dry desert climates and high temperatures. Suitable soil for cultivating Ghadha: • It grows in sandy soil and tolerates salinity and soil acidity. Cultivation method: • Ghadha reproduces through seeds.