Lotus Tree (Ziziphus lotus)

Ziziphus lotus was planted as a fence around early XXth century Citrus orchards throughout Israel. The Jaffa oranges are long gone, but the thorny bushes remain. Tirat Shalom/ Nes Ziona, Central Plain.

by Shirrush Apr 2, 2015 1:31 PM

Wild Ziziphus lotus in bloom on Mnt. Gilboa's Eastern slope, June 4, 2011. Note the typical zigzag branches.

by Shirrush Apr 2, 2015 1:31 PM

Maturing fruits of Ziziphus lotus on a lone bush in the Judean Desert, Jan. 9, 2010. This is well South of this species' normal range.

by Shirrush Apr 2, 2015 1:31 PM