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المملكة: Pictures: The Ahin plant flourishes in the wilds of Rafha amid positive environmental indicators


Register a plant " west of the governorate.

It is considered "The weak one" It is one of the well-known wild plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It is distinguished by its evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves, and its upright branches that may reach a height of about 70 centimetres, in addition to its blue-violet flowers, which add an aesthetic character to the desert environment. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family.

Plant. "The weak one"

The return of the plant indicates positive indicators of the recovery of the vegetation cover and the stability of the ecosystem in desert areas, which reflects the health and balance of the soil, and reduces the manifestations of environmental degradation and desertification, in light of the ability of wild plants to regenerate naturally.

It leads to "The weak one" It plays an important environmental role through its branched roots that contribute to stabilizing the soil and reducing the encroachment and drift of sand by the wind, which enhances the stability of the desert environment. It also provides habitats and food for a number of microorganisms and insects, and contributes to supporting biodiversity within its natural food chains.

The plant is distinguished by its high ability to adapt to harsh climatic conditions, in addition to being a honey plant that reproduces quickly by seeds, and continues to reproduce. It blooms during the spring for more than three months, presenting a rich landscape that enhances the ecological value and natural pasture in its areas of distribution.

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