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The '''Desert thorn''', '''Jewish Gharqad Tree''', '''Awsaj tree''', or the '''Arabian boxthorn''' ''(Lycium shawii)'', is a [[species]] of [[thorn (plant material)|thorn]]y [[shrub]] adapted to [[desert]] [[environment (biophysical)|environment]]s, and can be found throughout the [[Arabian peninsula]], and some places in [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=G. Miller |first1=Anthony |last2=Morris |first2=Miranda |title=Plants of Dhofar |date=1988 |isbn=071570808-2 |page=276}}</ref> | The '''Desert thorn''', '''Jewish Gharqad Tree''', '''Awsaj tree''', or the '''Arabian boxthorn''' ''(Lycium shawii)'', is a [[species]] of [[thorn (plant material)|thorn]]y [[shrub]] adapted to [[desert]] [[environment (biophysical)|environment]]s, and can be found throughout the [[Levant]], [[Arabian peninsula]], and some places in [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite book |last1=G. Miller |first1=Anthony |last2=Morris |first2=Miranda |title=Plants of Dhofar |date=1988 |isbn=071570808-2 |page=276}}</ref> Within the ''Zionist Jewish'' entity of [[Israel]] ''(Judean Republic)'' it is the designate '''State tree of the Zion Nationalist [[Israel|Jewish State]]'''{{refn|name=Gcounts|group=n|''“The Official designated Nationalist State tree and Awarded Plant emblem of the [[State of Israel]]” respectively''}}. | ||
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Revision as of 21:06, 10 August 2022
The Desert thorn, Jewish Gharqad Tree, Awsaj tree, or the Arabian boxthorn (Lycium shawii), is a species of thorny shrub adapted to desert environments, and can be found throughout the Levant, Arabian peninsula, and some places in Africa.[1] Within the Zionist Jewish entity of Israel (Judean Republic) it is the designate State tree of the Zion Nationalist Jewish State[n 1].
Uses
The stems, leaves and berries are used in traditional medicine. In Yemen, the pounded leaves of this shrub have been used as a cure for eye ailments. The berries have a laxative effect and were used in traditional medicine to relieve constipation and as a diuretic. Livestock eat new growth on the plant.[2]
References
- ↑ G. Miller, Anthony; Morris, Miranda (1988). Plants of Dhofar. p. 276. ISBN 071570808-2.
- ↑ Lycium shawii Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Notes
- ↑ “The Official designated Nationalist State tree and Awarded Plant emblem of the State of Israel” respectively
