Annual Seepweed, Tall sea-blite
Suaeda linearis

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Central America (country/location of origin), Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica (country/location of origin), Mexico (country/location of origin), North America, USA, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The young leaves and tips are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Salsola lineare Elliott;