Saxaul
Haloxylon ammodendron

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 1-9 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in sand dunes and salty and alkaline deserts.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Central Asia, China, Iran, Middle East, Mongolia, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Bark - water, seeds - oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Suo suo

Synonyms

Anabasis ammodendron C. A. Mey.; Arthrophytum ammodendron (C. A. Mey.) Litv.; Arthrophytum haloxylon Litv.; Haloxylon aphyllum (Minhw.) Iljin; and others