Sand Rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum)

Family: Chenopodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Agriophyllum squarrosum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.4 m (1ft 4in). It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. An important local food. — Seed - raw or cooked.; An important local food.

Habitat & North American Range

Dunes and sandy places in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)