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Nitrophila is a small genus of flowering plants in the Amaranthaceae sometimes known by the common name niterworts. The genus name is Greek for "soda-loving", as the plant grows in alkaline or salty soils, such as those rich in borax. These are Rhizome perennials with fleshy foliage that helps them conserve water in environments high in mineral salts. The compact, papery flowers grow in the axils of the plant where the leaves join the branches. The fruit is a Achene which contains shiny black seeds. Nitrophila species are found in temperate regions of the Americas.
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