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Nitraria retusa is a salt-tolerant and drought-resistant shrub in the family Nitrariaceae. It can grow to heights of 2.5 metres, although it seldom exceeds more than 1 m in height. It produces small white/green coloured flowers and small edible red fruit. The plant is native to desert areas of northern Africa, where it grows in primary succession on barren sand dunes, and in areas with high salinities such as salt marshes.

Similar species: Sapindales
Species identified by Ori Fragman Sapir
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By Ori Fragman Sapir

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Uploaded May 18, 2022. Captured May 12, 2022 13:45 in 4CPQ+HJ7, Qesm Sharm Ash Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt.
  • DSC-RX100M7
  • f/4.5
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO100
  • 9mm