Haloxylon ammodendron shrub seeds

Common name: Al-Ghada Scientific name: Haloxylon ammodendron Other names: Black Rhamnus Al-Ghada is a small perennial tree belonging to the Chenopodiaceae family, reaching a height of 1 to 4 meters. It has a thick woody base, deep roots, and an upright trunk with small, thin branches. The leaves of the Al-Ghada tree are usually not visible, and the trunk appears bare and cylindrical. Flower of the Al-Ghada shrub: Its small yellow flowers have no scent and bloom in summer. Seeds of the Al-Ghada shrub: Small, feathery, and round, flat in shape. Season for germinating the Al-Ghada shrub: It is planted in spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plants, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for the Al-Ghada shrub: Al-Ghada lives in stable and moving sandy soils and dunes in dry deserts where annual rainfall is less than 50 mm. This plant generally prefers sandy soil and is characterized by its tolerance to different soil pH levels. It also tolerates salinity and drought well. It has long, strong roots that extend tens of meters to reach water. Method of cultivating the Al-Ghada shrub: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 0.4 cm from the soil surface. Its benefits and uses: The Al-Ghada plant is used in many countries for rangeland rehabilitation and planting along desert roads. It is also used in furniture making, paper production, and dyes. The wood of Al-Ghada is the main source of firewood and fuel in environments where it is widespread. Original habitat of the Al-Ghada shrub: The Al-Ghada plant is one of the most famous desert plants. It has been well known historically and recently in the deserts of the Kingdom, the Arabian Gulf countries, the Levant, Iraq, and others.