Suaeda aralocaspica
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 20-50 cm tall. It is woody at the base. The seeds are black and 2 mm across.
It has a C4 pathway.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in cold deserts. It can grow in deserts and salty conditions. It grows in the Gobi desert.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Tibet, Uzbekistan, Xinjiang
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - oil
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Borczowia aralocaspica Bunge; Borsczowia titovii Korovin ex Iljin; Suaeda ampullacea Bunge;