🌳 Jhal
✅ Native

Jhal

Salvadora oleoides · Salvadoraceae

Also known as: Pilu

Edible fruit; browse for livestock; seed oil; a native species displaced by invasive Prosopis

🗺️ Native range in India: Arid plains of north-west India

Why Jhal is a great native choice

  • Edible fruit
  • browse for livestock
  • seed oil
  • a native species displaced by invasive Prosopis
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Frequently asked questions

Is Jhal native to India?

Yes. Jhal (Salvadora oleoides) is native to India. Edible fruit; browse for livestock; seed oil; a native species displaced by invasive Prosopis

What are the benefits of Jhal?

Key benefits include: Edible fruit; browse for livestock; seed oil; a native species displaced by invasive Prosopis.

Should I plant Jhal?

Yes, Jhal is a good native choice for India. Native plants support local birds, bees and butterflies and are usually well suited to the local climate.

More native plants for India

Sources: R7, R8, R13. See full references.

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