Bassia eriophora

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An annual herb.

Where it is found

A Mediterranean plant. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Asia, Bahrain, Central Asia, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East, Nepal, North Africa, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mahuwa

Synonyms

Bassia eriantha (Fisch. & C.A. Mey.) Pavlov; Bassia latifolia (Fresen.) Asch. & Schweinf.; Chenolea eriophora Aitch. & Hemsl.; ? Kochia eriophora Schrad.; Kochia latifolia Fresen.; Londesia eriantha Fisch. & Mey.;