Desert seepweed, Mojave seablite, Bush seepweed
Suaeda nigra

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate plant. It can tolerate salty conditions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are boiled and used as a porridge. The leaves are roasted in pits to flavour other foods such as cactus fruits.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Romerito, Waada

Synonyms

Suaeda diffusa S. Watson; Suaeda duripes I. M. Johnst.; Suaeda fruticosa S. Watson; Suaeda moquinii (Torr.) Greene; Suaeda nigrescens I. M. Johnst.; Suaeda ramosissima (Standl.) M. E. Jones; Suaeda torreyana S. Watson; NB Some of these names have changed.