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The khejri tree the lifeline for the desert ecosystem in Rajasthan
Khejri is the state tree of Rajasthan
Khejri or Khejdi (Prosopis cineraria), also known as shami in Rajasthan, is a hardy, drought-resistant tree that has been a symbol of survival in the harsh desert.
It also fixes Nitrogen which also improves the fertility of soil
Khejri trees that are hundreds of years old are easily found in the fields of the western districts of Rajasthan.
It is the soul of the desert.
The Khejri tree leaves, locally called luk, are used as nutritious feed for domestic animals such as camels, goats, sheep, etc.
It's fruit Sangri is an important part of Rajasthani food.
The Khejri tree, central to the Bishnoi faith, symbolizes ecological resilience—a community even sacrificed lives to protect it (Khejarli massacre, 1730).
Khejri’s importance extends to Indian epics and rituals, revered as “Kalpavriksha of the Desert”
Khejri bark is used medicinally for a range of ailments and can be ground up and made into flour, and famously, saved thousands of lives during the Great Rajputana Famine of 1868. The flowers make an amazing bee-fodder.
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