Saudi Ginseng Resurfaces in Northern Border Region After 20-Year Absence
Breaking news out of Riyadh: the Saudi ginseng, a vibrant evergreen shrub adorned with yellow flowers, has made a triumphant return to the deserts of the Northern Border region. According to a report from the Saudi Press Agency, this elusive plant has reemerged after a two-decade disappearance.
Nasser Rashid Al-Majlad, the esteemed president of the Amana Environmental Association in the region, revealed that the plant goes by multiple names such as Al-Abab, Saudi ginseng, or ashwagandha. Its sudden reappearance, after more than 20 years, mirrors the resurgence of many other wild plants in the area.
Al-Majlad emphasized the region’s abundance of wild plants with significant economic value. The natural vegetation cover that thrives there can serve as a valuable resource for biodiversity enhancement, desertification prevention, green space expansion, and the promotion of tourism and human development. This aligns with the principles of the green economy system, which seeks to strike a balance between economic prosperity and environmental preservation for the betterment of both humanity and the planet.
Khonaysser Wadi Al-Anazi, a passionate advocate for vegetation cover, reported spotting the Saudi ginseng plant on the outskirts of Arar city. He attributed this exciting discovery to the recent increase in rainfall and the expansion of green areas in the region.
With the return of this plant, Al-Anazi highlighted its potential for various beneficial uses, hinting at a promising future ahead for the revived Saudi ginseng in the Northern Border region.