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Triangle orache (Atriplex prostrata) is an edible plant that can be found along the coast and in salty soil.
Saltbush/orache (Atriplex spp.) is a group of 200+ species. No Atriplex species are toxic, but not all are palatable.
Triangle orache can be identified by its spear-shaped leaves with toothed edges and a white bloom. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in the summer.
The plant can be harvested spring-fall. It has a salty taste due to its ability to retain salt. Leaves can be added raw to salads or cooked like spinach. Young, tender leaves are better raw, and older leaves are better cooked. Seeds can be ground into a flour.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
