Salsola asparagoides
Miq.
Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A temperate herb in the Amaranthaceae family with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea,
Notes
There are about 100 Salsola species. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
References (3)
- Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavum 2:194. 1866
- Larkcom, J., 1991, Oriental Vegetables, John Murray, London, p 130
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
