Atriplex suckleyi

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It branches from the base and is spreading. It grows 5-30 cm tall and wide. The stems have a red tinge. The leaves are alternate and do not have leaf stalks. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-35 mm long by 4-10 mm wide. They are thick and succulent. The male flowers are in groups and the female flowers often occur singly in the axils of the leaves.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atriplex endolepis S. Watson; Atriplex monilofera S. Watson; Atriplex suckleyi Torr.; Endolepis dioica (Nutt.) Standl.; Endolepis monilifera (S. Watson) Standl.; Kochia dioica Nutt.; Salsola dioica (Nutt.) Spreng.; and others