argan tree
Goat-climbed plant
The argan tree is a thorny evergreen native to Morocco, prized for the oil extracted from its nuts.
Argan oil is used in cooking and cosmetics, particularly hair and skin products.
The trees are famously climbed by goats seeking the fruit.
Also called simply argan.
- MoroccoNorthwest African kingdom
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- liquid goldHighly valued fluid substance
- cosmeticSurface-level appearance enhancer
- goatsHorned farm ruminants
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