Quail bush
Atriplex lentiformis

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub.

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

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in areas with a rainfall between 300-500 mm per year. It grows in dry, salty and alkaline soils. It cannot tolerate frost. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Iran, Hawaii, Israel, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Pacific, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, stems

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Obione lentiformis Torr.;