Amaranthaceae FAMILY
Suaeda palmeri
Suaeda palmeri
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Suaeda palmeri is a much-branched perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody, especially near the base. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeSouthern N. America - northeast Mexico
HabitatDeserts and dry shrublands.