49 reactions · 9 comments | Never squat on a tumbleweed aka Russian thistle (Salsola tragus)! This spiny/pokey member of the Amaranth family is an edible invader! It’s far too late to collect young, tender shoots to eat like spinach, but its seeds are just about ready for use as a direct replacement for quinoa. Look for it growing in barren and disturbed areas with sandy soils and full sun. | Merriwether's Foraging Texas | Facebook