White Saxaul

• Plant Type: Evergreen bush or Tree.
• Common Names: Salt Tree, White Saxual.
• Color: Yellow
• Flower Dimensions: 0.47 inches.
• Flowering Seasons/Months: Summer (Early August to late September).
• Desert with White Saxual: Rub’ al-Khali.

White Saxual is a tap-rooted shrub or small tree that belongs to the Pigweed family. The stem of the White Saxaul is stout and rugged. It has a height of 4.5-5 meters.

• The stem of the White Saxaul is stout and rugged. The bark of this species is light grey.
• The leaves of the White Saxual are simple and broad. This species lacks the foliage type of leaves. Instead, the leaves of White Saxual are reverted as succulent branches.
• Haloxylon persicum is a hermaphroditeWhat is hermaphrodite?An organism or structure possessing both male and femal reproductive organs; a flower with both stamens and pistils. Other synonyms: bisexual or monoclinous. plant. It prefers dry and moist soil.
• The flowers of the White Saxual are solitary. The perianth segments are obtuse.
• These yellow Saxual flowers are reduced to anthers.

• The White Saxaul is called “Ghada” and was often mentioned in classical Arabic poetry.
• The branches of the White Saxaul tree have an auto-watering mechanism^[1]. It functions for the collection of droplets or moisture from the atmosphere for its survival.
• Haloxylon persicum^[2] is an essential species in the desert because it stabilizes sand dunes, conserves soil and water, and reduces the desertification rate. In addition, a study^[3] stated that H. persicum has biotechnical properties that quantify its role in increasing the soil cohesion of Iran’s arid lands.
• The White Saxual^[4] is an essential species for the nomadic peoples of the Central Asian deserts because drinkable water can be extracted from the spongy, saturated bark of the Tree.
• The Haloxylon persicum’s wood can produce a green dye. This is used by Turkmenistan’s traditional weaver to color their wool yarn and make their attractive carpets.