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The Salt Tree (Haloxylon persicum) is a shrub or small tree native to arid regions of Central and Southwest Asia, including Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Salt Tree (Latin: Haloxylon persicum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Salt Tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Salt Tree is a member native to AFG, EGY, GST, IRN, IRQ, and KAZ. The Salt Tree thrives in full sun and prefers dry to moist conditions with well-draining soils that are light or sandy.
Salt Tree grows best in full sun light and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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