Rumex vesicarius in Hatta mountains. UAE

The desert’s plum – Rumex vesicarius found in Masaken area of Alain Abudhabi

Rumex vesicarius is very resembling spinach by leaves. The leaves and flowers both are rich sources of Vitamin C. The nature arrangement of Vit C for the desert people gives a sharp sour tasting. Because of its taste, the shepherds/grazers have given the name of the desert’s plum.