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New species of saltwort

Santhosh Kumar 16/07/2023

New species of saltwort upsc
Discovery by a team of researchers
New species of saltwort
Salsola oppositifolia Desfontania
Found in Kutch district of Gujarat, India
Perennial shrub
Belongs to the Amaranthaceae family
Grows in saline, arid to semi-arid environments
Halophyte
Adapted to saline conditions
Succulent shrub
Smooth, woody base
Grows up to two meters tall
Leaves
Grow opposite each other on the stem
Salty juice stored in them
Uses of Salsola genus plants
Manufacturing soda ash
Lye
Soaps
Pharmaceutical products

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