Desert Thorn Family

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Nitrariaceae

Description Nitrariaceae, commonly known as the desert thorn family, is a small family of flowering plants. The family consists of three genera and approximately 20 species of trees and shrubs. They are found in arid regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. The plants are often spiny and have adapted to survive in harsh environments. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae…