Botanical Garden in Ein Gedi

1. Welcome to Ein Gedi

18. Calotropis Procera Apple of Sodom The fruit was described by the Roman Jewish historian Josephus, who saw it growing near Sodom: "...as well as the ashes growing in their fruits; which fruits have a color as if they were fit to be eaten, but if you pluck them with your hands, they dissolve into smoke and ashes." ( Josephus, Jewish Wars, Book IV,8:4 ) “ mărul Sodomei “ – nu este o plantă “ prietenoasă” Este frumoasă afară , dar goală înăuntru.” Carnea” plantei conţine o sevă lăptosă toxică extrem de amară. פתילת המדבר הגדולה שם עממי : תפוח סדום