Haloxylon Ammondendron

Saxaul

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Scientific Name: Haloxylon ammondendron

Common Name(s): Saxaul

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: stem

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Description: The saxaul is found either as a small tree or as a large shrub with heavy, coarse wood and spongy, water-soaked bark. The branches of the young trees are vivid green and pendulous. The flowers are small and yellow.
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Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Habitat and Distribution: The saxaul is found in desert and arid areas. It is found on the arid salt deserts of Central Asia, particularly in the Turkestan region and east of the Caspian Sea.
Current Rating: 0.0000

Logos 13 Aug, 2008	Edible Parts: The thick bark acts as a water storage organ. You can get drinking water by pressing quantities of the bark. This plant is an important some of water in the arid regions in which it grows.
Current Rating: 0.0000

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