natural herbs
Barilla Plant
Salsola soda
Herb: Barilla Plant
Latin name: Salsola soda
Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)
Edible parts of Barilla Plant:
Young leaves and stems - cooked and used as a vegetable. A crunchy tender texture.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Maritime sands and salty soils near sea level in the Mediterranean and in Turkey.Other uses of Barilla Plant:
The ashes of the burnt plant are used for making glass and soap. At one time large quantities of the ashes were imported into Britain for this purpose, but nowadays a chemical process using salt is employed.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed has a short viability and should be stored cool over the winter.Cultivation of Barilla Plant:
Maritime sands and salty soils near sea level in the Mediterranean and in Turkey.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Salsola soda:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.