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Abal
Calligonum comosum
Description: The
abal is one of the few shrubby plants that exists in the shady
deserts. This plant grows to about 1.2 meters, and its branches
look like wisps from a
broom. The stiff, green branches produce an abundance of flowers
in the early spring
months (March, April).
Habitat and Distribution: This plant is found in desert scrub and waste in any climatic
zone. It inhabits much of the North African desert. It may also be
found on the desert
sands of the Middle East and as far eastward as the Rajputana
desert of western India.
Edible Parts: This
plant's general appearance would not indicate its usefulness to the
survivor, but while this plant is flowering in the spring, its
fresh flowers can be eaten.
This plant is common in the areas where it is found. An analysis
of the food value of
this plant has shown it to be high in sugar and nitrogenous
components.
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