Date palm, knowledge, skills, traditions and practices
September 3, 2023
Typically found in deserts and dry, temperate climates, the date palm is an evergreen plant with roots that deeply penetrate
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Typically found in deserts and dry, temperate climates, the date palm is an evergreen plant with roots that deeply penetrate
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