Chenopodiaceae Salsola tragus L.

Prickly Russian Thistle

Navajo - Food, Vegetable

Use documented by:
Lynch, Regina H., 1986, Cookbook, Chinle, AZ. Navajo Curriculum Center, Rough Rock Demonstration School, page 27

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Scientific name: Salsola tragus L.
USDA symbol: SATR12 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prickly Russian Thistle
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Navajo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Very young, raw sprouts chopped into salads.

RECRD: 6555 id: 36353

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