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Plant Name:
Russian Thistle; Prickly Saltwort
Latin Name:
Salsola kali
Plant Type:
Tree/Shrub
Edible Part:
Leaves, Flowers
About
Salsola kali was the botanical name for a species of flowering plants in the amaranth family, whose subspecies have been recently reclassified as two separate species in the genus Kali. It is a good source of calcium but is also relatively high in protein and should be fed in moderation.