Mediterranean saltwort

Caroxylon vermiculatum, commonly known as Mediterranean saltwort, is a perennial plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It has many synonyms, including Salsola vermiculata and Nitrosalsola vermiculata. It is native to arid and semi-arid regions of the Middle East, North Africa and southern Europe where it is used as a fodder plant for livestock.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean saltwort being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Caroxylon imbricatum
• Soda oppositifolia
• Reaumuria songarica
• Caroxylon aphyllum
• Maireana brevifolia
• Salsola dendroides

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Caroxylon

Species

Caroxylon vermiculatum

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