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Atriplex repens

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows up to 50 cm tall. The stems can lie along the ground and form roots. The branches are alternate and light green. They are slightly ribbed. The leaves are alternate. The leaf blade is oval and 1-2 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are fleshy and covered with flaky particles. The flowers are in short leafy spikes in the upper branches.

There are about 100-300 Atriplex species. They have also been put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It grows in open sandy areas of beaches.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, China, India, Iran, Middle East, SE Asia, Sri Lanka

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Atriplex aralensis Iljin; Atriplex belangeri Boiss.; Obione koenigii Moq.; Obione nummularia Moq.; and others