Vegetation Quetta
Quetta district is sparsely covered with vegetation. A variety of species is found on the hills and areas surrounding the hills. On the hills, Artemisia Maritima is the most prevalent followed by Cymbopogon, Chrysopogoneri, Nepeta Juncea and Astragalus Stocksic. However, in the protected areas like Hazagunji and Karkhasa, cymbopogon is more common. The vegetation cover is quite high in the protected areas as compared to unprotected areas. This is simply because of absence of disturbance of humans and animals. The reserved range land like Hazagunji, Karkhasa, Wali Tangi and Chiltan has plenty of vegetation while in free range areas, vegetation is scarce.
1. A vegetable & fruit shop. 2. Fruit market
Various types of vegetation have economic characteristics; Artemisia is used for medicinal purpose, while salt vegetation found in Ghaza and Karak is a source of salt for the livestock. Shkarai, Andropogo and Artemisia are also used as fodder for the animals. Pistachia, which is found in the Zarghoon hills is eaten by small ruminants. Some of the vegetation like camelarom, Juniper and Pistachio trees are used for fuel purpose.
