Enchylaena tomentosa
COMMON NAME
Ruby Saltbush, Ruby Red Saltbush, Barrier Saltbush
TRADITIONAL USE
PART USED
Berries and leaves.
SEASONALITY
All year round.
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ruby Saltbush is a quaint succulent bearing small berries with a crisp, salty-sweet flavour.
USES
Berries may be eaten raw or soaked in water to make a sweet tea. The leaves are also edible, but as they’re rich in oxalates, they should be cooked before eating, or consumed sparingly.