Salvadora persica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Brassicales |
Family: | Salvadoraceae |
Genus: | Salvadora |
Species: | S. persica
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Binomial name | |
Salvadora persica |
Salvadora persica or the toothbrush tree is a small evergreen tree native to the Middle East, Africa and India.[1] Its sticks are traditionally used as a natural toothbrush called miswak and are mentioned by the World Health Organization for oral hygiene use.[1][2]
Other names include arak, jhak, pīlu, and mustard tree.[1]
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