Iodine bush, Pickleweed
Allenrolfea occidentalis
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are 3 Allenrolfia species. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
America, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young salty stems can be eaten raw in small amounts. They are used as a cooked green. The seeds can be eaten.
Edible parts
Stems, leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Allenrolfea mexicana Lundell; Halostachys occidentalis S. Watson;