Nitraria tangutorum,a bush belonging to Nitraria genus in Zygophyllaceae,is one of elite plants for desert control and a potential plant for utilization as well in arid and semi-arid areas.

• 唐古特白刺（Nitrariatangutorum）为蒺藜科白刺属灌木，是干旱、半干旱荒漠地区优良的固沙树种之一，也是重要开发利用的经济植物。