Silvery orach
Atriplex argentea
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A small herb. It is erect and greyish green. It grows 15-80 cm tall. The leaves are sword shaped or triangle shaped.
There are about 100-300 Atriplex species. They have also been put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows in open salty sites.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The plant is bitter but edible.
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings.