Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

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Solanaceae
Lycium ruthenicum Murray.
English name:
Local name: Sindhi-Khandheri, Garai, Marari, Balochi-Jarak.
Description:
Athorny, glabrous shrub up to 180 cm tall. Leaves linear and fleshy. The species can readily
be distinguished by the narrow leaves. Flowers white. Fruit black.
Flowering period:
July to September.
Habitat:
It grows on a variety of soils, sandy, loamy and clayey soil.
Uses:
Fruit can be eaten as raw or cooked. It is a rich source of
vitamins and minerals (Vit A,C and E). Medicinally used
to reduce the incidence of cancer and opthalmic diseases.
The juice is used as an ointment for camel.
Distribution:
South-East Russia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran and
Afghanistan.