Samphire, Bulli-Bulli
Tecticornia verrucosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It lies along the ground and lives for a few years. It grows 20-60 cm high.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows on clay loam. It can tolerate a little salt. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The small seeds are ground into flour and used for making bread.
Edible parts
Seeds