Scotland orache (Atriplex glabriuscula)

Family: Chenopodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Atriplex glabriuscula is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from 00 to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Seed - used in piñole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread. — Young leaves - cooked.; Seed - used in piñole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy or gravelly shores, at or somewhat above the high tide mark. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)