Amaranthaceae FAMILY

Salicornia quinqueflora

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Salicornia quinqueflora is a It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeAustralia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria. New Zealand.

HabitatCoastal rock platforms and rock crevices in New Zealand[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ]. Salt flats high in the intertidal area in Australia[ 144 Title Wild Food in Australia. Publication Author Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Publisher Fontana Year 1976 ISBN 0-00-634436-4 Description A very good pocket guide. ].