Khejadli or Khejarli is a village in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. The name of the town is derived from Khejadi trees that were once abundant in the village. Key Points About Khejadi tree: Its scientific name is Prosopis cineraria. It is known by different names across India, e.g. Shami in Maharastra & Uttar Pradesh, Jammi in Telangana, Khijro in Gujarat, Khejri in Rajasthan, Janti in Haryana, and Jand in Punjab. It is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae. The Khejadi tree is found mainly in desert areas. It can grow without much water. Its bark is used for making medicines. People cook and eat its fruits. Its wood is such that it is not affected by insects. Animals in the area eat the leaves of the Khejadi. ​Therefore, A. The Khejadi tree is found mainly in desert areas: True B. People cook and eat its fruits: True C. It needs lots of water to grow: False D. Its bark is used for making medicines: True Additional Information About the Khejadli village: In the Khejadli village, no tree is cut and no animal is harmed. The people of Khejadli village take the responsibility of protecting the Khejadi trees upon themselves as a part of their culture. The people of Khejadli village are well known for their revolt against the king, who has ordered the felling down of these Khejadi trees for wood. The people hugged the trees and did not let them go and died saving them. Even today, the people of this area, called Bishnois, continue to protect plants and animals. Even though in the middle of the desert, this area is green and animals roam freely without fear.​