Saxauls
Botanical name: Haloxylon
Saxauls
Botanical name: Haloxylon
Description
The species of genus saxauls are shrubs or small trees 1.006 to 8 m (rarely up to 12 m) tall, with a thick trunk and many branches. The branches of the current year are green, from erect to pendant. The leaves are reduced to small scales. The flowers are very small, as long or shorter than the bracteoles, bisexual or male. The fruit have wings. The seed is small. The genus saxauls is distributed in southwest and Central Asia. It consists of only 2 species. 
Species of Saxauls
Saxaul
The only plant that's able to grow in all ecosystems of the Gobi Desert, saxaul is a very important plant within its native region. It provides shelter and food for various animals, while its wood produces a green dye that Turkmenistan people use for coloring wool yarn. The wood is also used for fuel and building shelter. Due to climate change and human factors, the species Haloxylon ammodendron is listed as at risk of extinction.
Haloxylon tamariscifolium
The species of genus haloxylon tamariscifolium are shrubs or small trees 1.006 to 8 m (rarely up to 12 m) tall, with a thick trunk and many branches. The branches of the current year are green, from erect to pendant. The leaves are reduced to small scales. The flowers are very small, as long or shorter than the bracteoles, bisexual or male. The fruit have wings. The seed is small. The genus haloxylon tamariscifolium is distributed in southwest and Central Asia. It consists of only 2 species.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
Saxauls 
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