JAZAN: The Euphorbia fractiflexa in Jazan province in southwest Saudi Arabia has put the native flora at heart of ecotourism in the coastal region.
Jazan’s rich plant diversity reflects its varied terrain, spanning plains, valleys, and mountain slopes, making it an appealing destination for ecotourism and wilderness exploration.
Among these, Euphorbia fractiflexa stands out for its distinctive presence in the regional landscape.
A spiny succulent widespread across several natural sites, it grows as a dense shrub ranging up to 2 meters in height, with fleshy stems that store water, giving it a high capacity to withstand drought.
It thrives in lowlands, on valley banks, and lower mountain slopes.
