The Sidr tree (lote-tree) is more than just a plant that grows in the silence of the desert. It is a story of life and resilience, and a symbol of blessing and dignity in culture and religion. With ...

Scientists have revived a mysterious, 1,000-year-old seed discovered in the Judean Desert — and the tree that has grown from it could belong to a lost lineage mentioned in the Bible, they say. It has ...

An ancient 1,000-year-old seed has grown into a tree named "Sheba" in Israel. The tree, linked to Biblical times, shows medicinal properties, including anti-cancer compounds. Scientists believe it ...

the Judean Desert, which straddles Israel and the West Bank, and growing it into a tree. The tree, named 'Sheba,' may be the true identity of the tree that produces a resinous extract called 'tsori' ( ...