Sarcocornia natalensis

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It lies along the ground and is 5-30 cm tall and 20-80 cm wide. There are 3 flowers in a cluster. The seeds are brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in coastal and salty locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Angola, East Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Arthrocnemum africanum Moss ex Fourc.; Arthrocnemum natalense (Bunge ex Ung.-Sternb.) Moss ex Adamson;