Salsola dendroides

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are small and fleshy. They are 1-4 mm long by 1-1.5 mm wide. The upper leaves are in clusters. The fruit are 6-10 mm across. They have wings.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ado'om

Synonyms

Caroxylon dendroides (Pall.) Tzvelev; Salsola verrucosa M. Bieb.;