A bushy, drought-resistant annual plant up to 1 metre. It has narrow, spiky green leaves (2–5 cm), pinkish flowers (3–6 mm), and dries into a tumbling mass.

Tumbleweed

Salsola kali

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Climate

Arid, Semi-arid
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Country of origin

Eurasia
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Region

Free State, Northern Cape
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Conditions

disturbed soils, roadsides
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Category

NEMBA Category 1b