Description
Salsola buhseana (also called Buhse's Saltwort, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and the Middle East and is found in dry, sandy and salty habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salsola buhseana is used as a fodder crop, for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and for green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salsola buhseana is small, white, and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem, and small, oval-shaped leaves.