NUS Library
Explore our comprehensive catalogue of Neglected and Underutilized Species (NUS) cultivated across the Mediterranean basin within the VENUS project network.
Atriplex halimus
Saltbush
A highly salt-tolerant perennial shrub adapted to saline soils, drought, and nutrient-poor lands, valuable for forage and land rehabilitation in arid regions.
Crithmum maritimum
Sea Fennel
A perennial halophyte of the Apiaceae family that colonizes coastal cliffs and sandy dunes, valued as an emerging cash crop with high culinary and medicinal potential.
Opuntia ficus-indica
Cactus Pear
A highly drought-tolerant succulent species adapted to arid environments, providing multipurpose value through edible fruits, livestock fodder, and land rehabilitation.