Suaeda vermiculata

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It is large and fleshy and dark green. It grows 1 m tall. The leaves are 1.5 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They only have a short stalk and are succulent. The flowers occur singly or in groups of 2-3.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It can grow in salty soils. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Middle East, North Africa, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Meliah

Synonyms

Suaeda mollis Delile;