Erect , much branched perennial with grey stems ; up to 150cm . Leaves succulent , linear , in clusters along the stem . Flowers alternate , small , white with red stamens , borne in the leaf axils . Fruit nutlet surrounded by conspicuous reflexed papery wings , turning from cream to bright red .
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Regional Endemic (RE) - Least Concern (LC) - National Assessment
Very Common
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The leaves either eaten without additions or crushed and mixed with salt, lime, fine grains of dried sardine, locally “Qasha”, pieces of Omani bread and onion (Ref. Oman Botanic Garden).
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