Hammada salicornia
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, UAE
How it is used for food
The gum or exudate is sweet and is used for sugar.
Edible parts
Gum