ZZ Haloxylon scoparium

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

It has medicinal properties for infections.

Where it is found

It grows in Mediterranean to warm temperate climates.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, North Africa, Palestine, Sahara, Sinai, Syria, Tunisia, Western Sahara

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Rmemt

Synonyms

Arthrophytum scoparium (Pomel) Iljin; Hammada scoparia (Pomel) Iljin; Salsola articulata Cav.; and others