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Which plants grow in the Gobi Desert riverbeds?

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Physical map of the Gobi Desert region spanning southern Mongolia and northern China, showing major mountain ranges, sand areas, salt lakes, and spot elevations in meters. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation and includes a small locator map highlighting the Gobi Desert's position in Asia.
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In the Gobi Desert, vegetation is generally sparse, but it becomes richer in the riverbeds where moisture is more available. These areas support individual shrubs such as tamarisk, saxaulon, and nitre bush (a type of saltwort). Additionally, these riverbeds are home to various annual halophytes, which are salt-tolerant plants.1