''Nitraria'', known as the nitre bushes, is a genus of

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s in the family Nitrariaceae, native to

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. There are about 9 species including: *'' Nitraria billardierei'' DC., known as nitre bush or dillon bush *'' Nitraria retusa'' (Forssk.) Asch. *'' Nitraria schoberi'' L. *'' Nitraria sibirica'' Pall.

References

* * Nitrariaceae {{Sapindales-stub