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White saxaul tree (Haloxylon persicum)

Haloxylon persicum is a resilient shrub or small tree native to sandy deserts of Asia. It stabilizes dunes with extensive roots and provides camel fodder and fuel.

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Synonyms
Anabasis saxaul Fisch. ex Ulbr.
Arthrophytum arborescens Litv.
Arthrophytum persicum (Bunge) Sav.-Rycz.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyAmaranthaceae
  • genusHaloxylon
  • speciesHaloxylon persicum