Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Salicornia brachiata

Synonym(s):

Arthrocnemum brachiata, Arthrocnemum ciliolatum

Uses

India (Madras Presidency): leaves and shoots eaten as greens.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: Miq.; Ths.; Roxb.
Vernaculars:: Tamil: Oomarie keeray. Telugu: Queiloo, Koyaloo

Plant Classification Group:

Chenopodiaceae

Plant Locations:

Asia
- India

Plant References:

SHORTT
WATT

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