Source: IE
Context: A team of researchers has discovered a new species of saltwort called Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
- The perennial shrub, which belongs to the Amaranthaceae family, grows in saline, arid to semi-arid environments.
About Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania:
- It is a halophyte, adapted to saline conditions. It is a succulent shrub with a smooth, woody base and grows up to two meters tall. The leaves of the plant grow opposite each other on the stem.
- 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.
