Description
🌿 Salsola imbricata (Caroxylon imbricatum) – Desert-Resilient Halophyte
Description:
Salsola imbricata, also known as Caroxylon imbricatum, is a hardy, salt-tolerant shrub native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. This low-growing perennial thrives in poor, saline, and sandy soils—making it ideal for landscaping, erosion control, and drought-prone areas.
Key Features:
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✅ Extreme Drought & Salt Tolerance – Grows where most plants fail
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✅ Low Maintenance – Requires minimal water or care once established
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✅ Soil Stabilizer – Helps prevent erosion in degraded land
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✅ Fodder Value – Traditionally used as nutritious camel forage
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✅ Medicinal Interest – Studied for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties
Ideal For:
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Desert landscaping and eco-restoration
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Coastal or saline soils
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Sustainable gardening in water-scarce areas
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Agricultural research or fodder crops
Plant Details:
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🌱 Type: Perennial shrub
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☀️ Light: Full sun
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🌾 Height: Up to 1.2 meters
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🌍 Zones: Suitable for arid, tropical, and sub-tropical climates
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🌿 Growth: Bushy with greyish-green, fleshy leaves
Available As:
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🌱 Seeds
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🌿 Live cuttings
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🌾 Rooted young plants (limited stock)