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In this arid territory emerges an iceberg of green leaves in the hottest season, its name is Azufaifo or Arto blanco (Ziziphus lotus) and it can also be seen in the north of the African continent.
It is characterized by roots that can reach up to 60 meters deep in search of water, forming a network that can be 20 times larger than its size on the surface (3 to 5 meters).
This vegetal iceberg takes advantage of the weaknesses of the soil to slide its roots until it finds the subway water.
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