Anabasis articulata

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A low shrub almost without leaves. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the leaves. The fruit have wings. The plant exudes an edible manna.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Sahara

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Manna, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Anabasis articulata var. ascendens Le Houer; Anabasis crassa Moq.; Anabasis hispanica Pau; Anabasis mucronata (Lag.) Vicioso; Salsola articulata Forssk.;