Ziziphus spina-christi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ziziphus spina-christi |
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Ziziphus
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spina-christi
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The Ziziphus spina-christi, also known as the Christ's thorn jujube, is a special tree or plant. It stays green all year round. This plant grows naturally in many warm places. You can find it in parts of northern and tropical Africa, and in Southern and Western Asia. It is also common in areas like the Levant, East Africa, and Mesopotamia.
Long ago, people in Ancient Egypt used this tree. They used its fruit and leaves for food. They also used them in their cultural practices and traditions.
Where the Christ's Thorn Jujube Grows
This amazing tree grows well in many different environments. It prefers warm climates. In places like the Levant, it often grows in valleys. It can be found at elevations up to 500 meters (about 1,640 feet) above sea level. This shows how tough and adaptable the tree is.
What the Fruit is Like
The fruit of the Christ's thorn jujube is edible when it is ripe. It is a small, round fruit. Inside the fruit, there is a hard, woody pit. This pit holds the seed. Many local animals enjoy eating these seeds. For example, the rock hyrax, a small furry mammal, loves to crack open the pits and eat the seeds.
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Fruit
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Z. spina-christi blossom
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Wild Z. spina-christi tree in Iran
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Z. spina-christi fruit, Behbahan, Iran
