Mostly succulent herbs with minute clustered greenish flowers. The flowers are usually radially symmetrical with a superior ovary. The leaves are generally alternate and simple. Many species are found in saline places.
Genera found in Manitoba:
Atriplex Axyris Chenopodium Corispermum Cycloloma Eurotia Kochia Monolepis Salicornia Salsola Spinacia cultivated. Suaeda