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Alhagi

Alhagi

Al ‘āqūl

Alhagi graecorum

Alhagi is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae. Known in Arabic as al ‘āqūl, they are commonly called camelthorns or manna trees.

Used as a medicinal herb, it is mentioned in the Qur’ān as a source of the sweet manna.

Painted from specimens found at Sharjah Botanic Gardens, UAE.

Completed painting size: 54 x 71cm
Main picture flower x 7, flower dissection x 8, pods x 7
Watercolour on paper

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