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New saline-tolerant plant species
July 21 , 2023
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- Researchers has discovered a new species of saltwort called Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
- The perennial shrub is belonging to the Amaranthaceae family.
- They grow in saline, arid to semi-arid environments.
- It is a halophyte, adapted to saline conditions.
- They are known for their salty juice stored in their leaves.
- The plants of the Salsola genus have various uses, including manufacturing soda ash, lye, soaps, and pharmaceutical products.
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