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Alhagi maurorum

Alhagi maurorum is a type of plant. It is very thorny and has little leaves that look like needles. The plant grows in dry and hot places like deserts. People use it for medicine and to feed animals.

When we say medicine, it means that some people use parts of the alhagi maurorum plant to help them feel better when they are sick. The plant has chemicals in it that can help with stomach problems, like if you feel like you are going to throw up or if your tummy hurts. It can also help with things like diarrhea and diabetes.

Animals also like to eat alhagi maurorum. It has some yummy stuff in it that animals need to stay healthy. Even though it has lots of thorns, animals like camels and goats can eat around them. Some people even use the thorns to make tools or decorations!

Overall, Alhagi maurorum is a plant that grows in dry and hot places. It has little needles for leaves, and has thorns all over it. People use it for medicine and animals use it for food.