Kalidium foliatum

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. The stems can be erect or lying on the ground and are much branched. The leaves are grey-green and spreading or curved. They are 4-10 mm long by 2-3 mm wide. There are 3 flowers for each scale like bract.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Mongolia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Halocnemum foliatum (Pall.) Spreng.; Kalidium foliatum var. longifolium Fenzl; Salicornia foliata Pall.;