Desert shrub seeds - Al-Obl (calligonum comosum)

Common name: Arta shrub - Abla Scientific name: Calligonum comosum Other names: Abali - Ramu - Arti - Tib - Rasama - Arta - Abla Arta is a perennial desert shrub without leaves, with evergreen branches that are tough and drooping. This shrub is widespread in the deserts of Saudi Arabia and is characteristic of deep sand dunes, where it has long, tapering roots and contributes to soil stabilization. Its height ranges approximately between 1-3 meters. It has relatively few leaves, so it appears woody. Arta flower - Abla: Its flowers are yellowish-white, appear in spring, are beautiful, and have a pleasant fragrance. Arta seeds - Abla: The fruit is spherical, covered with soft hair, and its color is dark red in some trees, and yellowish-green in others. The fruit contains seeds. Propagation season: Planted at the end of winter and in spring. Suitable climate and soil for planting Arta - Abla: Arta grows quickly in sand dunes, which is its preferred soil. It is resistant to salinity, high temperatures, drought, and frost. Method of planting Arta - Abla: Propagated by cuttings and seeds. Benefits and uses: Arta is important for stabilizing sand dunes, used as a fence in large areas, and also serves as a barrier to combat desertification. It also has medicinal uses. Original habitat: Its original habitat is Saudi Arabia.