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FSTU · FSTU

Saxaul

Haloxylon

Higher plants · Shrub

Description

A shrub or small tree of sandy and saline soils. Its leaves are tiny and its shoots are green and jointed.

Significance

Fodder for desert livestock; the hard wood makes good firewood. Its roots hold the sand and help prevent desertification.

Herbarium data

Basis of record
Preserved specimen (PreservedSpecimen)
Institution
Fergana State Technical University
International acronym
FSTU

Date added: 01/10/2026