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Salsola asparagoides

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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/

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