Seeds of the plant Al-Dhamran (Traganum nudatum)

Common name: Al-Dhamran Scientific name: Traganum nudatum Also known as: Al-Thar, Al-Attr, Al-Wali, or Al-Kharith The Al-Dhamran plant belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, sometimes reaching a length of two meters. It is a shrub with flexible, intertwined stems, evergreen leaves, and rapid growth. • Flower of the Al-Dhamran plant: Its small yellow flowers bloom in spring. • Seeds of the Al-Dhamran plant: Small, round, dark brown in color. • Growing season for the Al-Dhamran plant: Planted at the end of winter and in spring, and can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural reserves, enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches, or adequate lighting is available. • Suitable climate and soil for the Al-Dhamran plant: Tolerates drought, high temperatures, and cold; can live in desert areas. Grows in fertile, well-drained, ventilated soils. Resistant to frost, watered regularly. • Method of cultivating the Al-Dhamran plant: Sown by seeds at a depth of 1 cm – 2 cm from the soil surface. Can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once. Seeds need moisture during germination, but after growth, they do not require much water. Not recommended to plant in highly saline soil, nor to water with highly saline water. Fresh seeds are recommended for planting. • Its benefits and uses: Al-Dhamran is one of the medicinal herbs used as a traditional remedy, effective as an antibacterial and antioxidant. • Native habitat of the Al-Dhamran plant: Arabian Peninsula, also found in the Levant, Egypt, and the Maghreb.