Riyadh: The native Lycium plant continues to flourish across the plains and valleys of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, enriching local biodiversity and enhancing the natural landscape.

According to Saudi Press Agency, a member of the nightshade family, this native shrub grows up to two meters high and features spoon-shaped leaves with distinct white or purple flowers. To support environmental sustainability and the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative, the reserve's development authority prioritizes protecting and conserving these native plants to safeguard local ecosystems and sustain vegetation cover.