medicinal plant - Citrullus colocynthis

This stamp highlights Citrullus colocynthis, a medicinal plant known in traditional knowledge, illustrating the ancient link between the Tunisian population and the use of local plants. The illustration highlights the richness of botanical heritage and the importance of empirical knowledge linked to nature. The message highlights the transmission of popular knowledge and the attention paid to natural resources. In the Tunisian context, this program is part of the promotion of traditional pharmacopoeia and plant biodiversity adapted to arid and semi-arid environments.