Camelthorn

Alhagi maurorum
Family Name:	Fabaceae
Class:	B
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Why is it a noxious weed?	Camelthorn is unpalatable and injurious to some animals. Because of its deep root system, it grows successfully in dry, rocky, saline soil, making it weedy in rangeland, competing against preferred forage. It is also a potential alfalfa seed contaminant.

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