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Umnugovi Province, Khanbogd Soum, Mongolia
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Flora

Explore plant species that grow in the Southern Gobi Geopark.

Wild onion (Gobi onion)
Gobi wild onion (Allium polyrhizum) grows in desert steppes and is used in traditional Mongolian cuisine and medicine. I…
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Gobi feather grass
Gobi feather grass (Stipa gobica) is a perennial grass typical of the Eastern Gobi steppe. It is an important forage pla…
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Saxaul
Saxaul (Haloxylon ammodendron) is a hardy desert tree native to the Gobi. It is a key species for desert ecosystems, pro…
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