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A surprisingly large diversity of plants have adapted to the Ras Al Khaimah climate and harsh environment. The desert vegetation consists largely of shrubs, bushes and trees located far away from each other. Of the trees the most common are ghaf trees, acacias and so called desert thorns. The desert is also a home to many plants such as desert ephemerals, hyacinths and thumbs, which flourish mainly during the winter and spring season giving the desert an amazing look.
The mountains of Ras Al Khaimah also become colourful and green in the spring times, just after the rains. You can see there, among many others, purple lilies, wild irises, white daisies and longipes. High in the mountains, you may also notice an interesting tree called Amygdalus Arabicus, meaning the Arabian almond. This tree produces small and bitter almonds. The sidr, a tree, which is highly appreciated for its medical use, can also be found in the wadis. It is also associated with excellent honey produced by bees who feast on the pollen of this tree. The poisonous but beautiful oleander also grows in the area.
There are also numerous herbs to be seen, which has been used for medical purposes. After the rains, you may notice local people collecting a certain plant. This plant is locally known as daghabis, and its top part is edible, sweet and nutritious.
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