Salsola aphylla

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.2 -3 m tall. The leaves on the stalks are hairy. The flowers occur singly in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit are broadly winged.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is often on salty soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caroxylon aphyllum (L.f.) Tzvelev; Caroxylon brevifolium St. Lager & St.-Lag.; Caroxylon salsola Thunb.; Salsola aphylla var. canescens Fenzl ex Drege; Salsola caffra Sparrman; Salsola caroxylon Moq.;