Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Polygonaceae
Calligonum polygonoides L.
English name: Calligonum.
Local name: Sindhi- Phog, Punjabi-
Phog, Phogalli.
Description :
A perennial, rigid, much branched, and leafless shrub growing 1.5-2.5 m in height. Leaves
rudimentary giving a xerophytic character to the plant. Flowers minute white with red to pink
anthers. Wings of fruit divided into extensive five branches.
Flowering Period:
February to June.
Habitat:
Atypical species of sandy deserts.
Uses:
Fresh floral buds used as vegetable; the decoction of the plant
is used as gargle for sore throat, leaf juice is used for
washing eyes, also serve as a fodder.
Distribution:
Syria, Palestine,Arabia, Iraq, Iran,Afghanistan, Turkey,
India and Pakistan.
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