Chenopodiaceae

Grows in various vegetation communities. Often on coarse texture soil and in Belah-Rosewood, Bimble Box and mallee communities. Prefers full sun.

Perennial shrub with erect slender branches to 1m high. (Flowers: Sep-May).

From seed and cuttings. Soak fruits in water for an hour to remove salt before sowing fruits, or remove seeds from fruits and sow directly. Sow 2-3 seeds per pot. Expect germination in 2-4 weeks. Useful for soil erosion control. Used as a forage plant when other forage is very low. Tolerates frost. Grows in saline areas.