Saltbush: Growing Australia's Native Superfood

The Saltbush StoryAtriplex species cover vast areas of arid and semi-arid Australia. Old Man Saltbush (A. nummularia) is the most widely grown species for both stock feed and human consumption. The leaves have a complex savoury-salty flavour from naturally accumulated salts, plus a nutty depth. Nutritionally, saltbush is extraordinarily rich in vitamins A and E, calcium, iron, and antioxidants.Extraordinary Drought ToleranceOld Man Saltbush is arguably the most drought-tolerant edible plant avai…