Common Saltwort Salsola tragus (formerly Salsola kali)

Other common names: Prickly Russian Thistle, Russian Thistle Other scientific names: Salsola kali, Salsola pestifer, Salsola ruthenica French names: Soude de Russie Family: Amaranth Family (Amaranthaceae), (Goosefoot Family (Chenopodiaceae)) Flowers: Summer;  Green/Brown;  Indistinguishable parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 406    Native/Non-native: Non-native Photographs: 11 photographs available, of which 4 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.