Riyadh: The King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is home to a unique variety of plant life that reflects the Kingdom's rich biodiversity. Among its native flora is the Rawthah shrub (Caroxylon villosum), which adds natural beauty to the reserve's landscape, particularly in the Harrat Al-Harrah area.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the Rawthah shrub, a member of the Amaranthaceae family, forms part of the native plant ecosystem that the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority is working to protect and conserve as part of its efforts to enhance vegetation cover and enrich wildlife.

The shrub is distinguished by its unique characteristics: it reaches up to 70 centimeters in height, has narrow basal leaves, and produces small, solitary flowers. It thrives particularly well in the Harrat Al-Harrah area.

The reserve's conservation of these native plant species is part of its comprehensive strategy to protect ecosystems and curb harmful practices that threaten vegetation cover, helping ensure the sustainability of these natural resources for future generations while advancing the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative.