Many Afrotropical elements have their northern limits at Gabal Elba, and the dense cover of acacias and other scrubs represents the only natural woodland in Egypt. There is at least one endemic species of plant (Biscutella elbensis).
Many Afrotropical elements have their northern limits at Gabal Elba, and the thick growth of acacias and other shrubs constitutes the sole natural woodland in Egypt. There is an endemic plant species (Biscutella elbensis) present.