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AlAbdul AlJader Farm - Parkinsonia aculeata
The Parkinsonia aculeata tree, or the horse's thorn "Dradaxia", is a thorny, evergreen tree, It is used as a windbreak. It is characterized by a smooth green stem and flowers in the form of yellow clusters tinged with light red.. It grows to a height of approximately ten metres, and is suitable for the desert environment due to features including:
It stabilizes the soil and prevents it from eroding
Tolerates soil salinity
Resistant to drought and thirst
Its wood is used as heating fuel, and the finest types of charcoal are produced from it
Its leaves are excellent fodder for animals
