''Neurada'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family
Neuradaceae
The Neuradaceae are a family of flowering plant, comprising three genera — ''Grielum'', '' Neurada'' and '' Neuradopsis'' — totalling ten known species.
These genera were formerly placed in order Rosales, and in one case even in family Rosa ...
, found in northern Africa, Cyprus, the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. They are desert-adapted prostrate annual herbs with bizarre spiny flowers and fruits. Local people use them as a medicinal herb for a variety of conditions and as a nerve tonic. It is also used for camel fodder.
Species
Currently accepted species include:
*''
Neurada al-eisawii''
Barsotti, Borzatti & Garbari
*''
Neurada procumbens''
L.
References
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Neuradaceae
Malvales genera