PLANTS
the saxaul tree
The Saxaul Tree is the most important plant of the Gobi Desert! It ranges from a small shrub to a small tree. The leaves seem to be reduced making them look almost leafless and bear. The tree can grow from 6 to 12 feet tall. The tree is also a great source, able to provide fire wood for visitors to the desert! This plant can also be found in the Turkestan Desert.
wild onions (taana)
The Wild Onion is great for being used medicine and food wise. Medicine wise, the plant is mainly used to cure the common cold, cough, angina and bacterial infections. This plant has been used in the past by Native Americans for these purposes. Wait! You wont have to worry about getting infections from wounds and cuts, because the plant is also great for cleansing wounds and cuts!
Convolvulus
The Convolvulus is a very beautiful plant that comes in a series of species. I guarantee you this plant will catch your eye! They are colorful little flowers that can survive in cold temperatures as well as in low rain fall. These brightly colored flowers can be found in the gobi desert.
CISTANCHE
The Cistanche grows on the roots of the Saxaul Tree. This plant is very deadly, so beware! This plant does not contain chlorophyll. They obtain water and nutrients from the roots of the plants that they paralyze. These plants are found in the Gobi Desert and other China designated deserts.
GOYO PLANT
The Goyo plant has many varieties, and of thoughs varieties many of them are poisonous, so watch out! Thoughs of the plants that have been tasted have been said to have a bannana flavor with a dash of celery.