🌳 Khejri (State tree
✅ Native

Khejri (State tree

Prosopis cineraria · Fabaceae

Also known as: Rajasthan)

Nitrogen-fixing; pods (sangri) are food and fodder; supports desert agropastoral systems; the native counterpart to invasive Prosopis juliflora

🗺️ Native range in India: Keystone of the Thar Desert and arid north-west

Why Khejri (State tree is a great native choice

  • Nitrogen-fixing
  • pods (sangri) are food and fodder
  • supports desert agropastoral systems
  • the native counterpart to invasive Prosopis juliflora
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Frequently asked questions

Is Khejri (State tree native to India?

Yes. Khejri (State tree (Prosopis cineraria) is native to India. Nitrogen-fixing; pods (sangri) are food and fodder; supports desert agropastoral systems; the native counterpart to invasive Prosopis juliflora

What are the benefits of Khejri (State tree?

Key benefits include: Nitrogen-fixing; pods (sangri) are food and fodder; supports desert agropastoral systems; the native counterpart to invasive Prosopis juliflora.

Should I plant Khejri (State tree?

Yes, Khejri (State tree 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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