Aaronsohnia factorovskyi

Common name: Qirqas herb Scientific name: Aaronsohnia factorovskyi Other names: Alqarriṣ - Alqarraṣ A seasonal wild herb with strap-shaped, hairy leaves that form below the branches and are edible with a spicy taste, and in the upper part, those dense branches remain leafless. It has spherical yellow flowers added to tea to give it a special flavor. • Flower of the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Its yellow, honey-scented spherical flowers attract bees, blooming during the spring. • Seeds of the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Its small seeds form inside the flowers. • Growing season of the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Planted in autumn, and can also be cultivated year-round in moderate regions and climate-controlled agricultural reserves. • Suitable climate and soil for the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Requires cool environments and cannot tolerate high heat; grows in flat, sandy lands. • How to cultivate the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Seeds are planted in soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm from the surface, and are regularly watered until the sprouts appear. • Its benefits and uses: Used as a beverage and prepared in the same way as tea. • Native homeland of the Qirqas herb - Alqarriṣ: Northern Saudi Arabia, the Levant, and the Maghreb countries.