In article , (Iris Cohen) wrote:
Is it a barren salt pool or does it enjoy a unique flora which is salt -
resistant?

There are no plants in or right next to the Dead Sea.

How close do you consider 'right next to'? There are date palms growing
at the Dead Sea Works chemical factory; there are plants growing in and
around all the less-saline springs that flow into the Dead Sea.

cheers,

Marj

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