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Toothbrush Tree (Noun)

Meaning

Glabrous or pubescent evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Salvadora; twigs are fibrous and in some parts of the world are bound together in clusters and used as a toothbrush; shoots are used as camel fodder; plant ash provides salt.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The toothbrush tree is native to parts of Africa, the Middle East, and India, where it is often found in dry scrublands.
  • In some rural areas, people still use twigs from the toothbrush tree as a natural alternative to commercial toothbrushes.
  • The toothbrush tree has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, with its leaves and bark being used to treat various ailments.
  • Camel herders often rely on the shoots of the toothbrush tree as a nutritious source of fodder for their animals.
  • The toothbrush tree is also a valuable source of salt, which is obtained by burning the plant's ash and then collecting the resulting salt residue.

Synonyms

  • Salvadora Persica
  • Mustard Tree
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