Seeds of the herb Al-Doha (Lasiurus scindicus)

Common name: Al-Da'ah Scientific name: Lasiurus scindicus Also known as: Al-Da'ah Al-Da'ah is a desert perennial shrub, growing to a height of 30 to 60 cm. In the best conditions, it can reach a height of 90–100 cm. It is a local plant, with linear leaves that vary in color between silvery, green, and yellow. The seed heads appear in early summer, and the seed heads are silvery, silky to the touch, with a length of 10–14 cm and a width of about 1 cm. The plant has a strong root system. • Flower of Al-Da'ah herb: Its small flowers are about 14 cm long, white in color, blooming from early March until the end of June. • Seeds of Al-Da'ah herb: Its small seeds are about 0.3 cm, feather-shaped. • Growing season of Al-Da'ah herb: It is planted in spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural protected areas, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, where sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. • Suitable climate and soil for Al-Da'ah herb: Al-Da'ah grows in sandy soil and is considered a soil-stabilizing plant. This type of plant is resistant, able to adapt to hot summers, and can withstand frost. It is irrigated regularly. • Method of cultivating Al-Da'ah herb: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 1 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for decoration and is also one of the plants eaten by livestock in pastures and deserts. • Native habitat of Al-Da'ah herb: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and dry regions of North Africa.