Flowers either axillary in 1–4-flowered clusters or gathered towards the ends of the branches into spike-like inflorescences, bisexual or female. Perianth segments 5. Stamens 5 or absent. Stigmas 2 or 3. Seeds horizontal; embryo spiralled in one plane.
Fruiting perianth relatively unchanged, without appendages.
| | Key to the species | |
| 1 | Low shrubby perennial of coastal maritime areas; plant usually green (occasionally red-tinged); flowers axillary or in short spike-like or paniculate inflorescences | Suaeda australis |
| Sparse erect annuals or short-lived perennials, inland species of saline areas (especially along Murray R.); plants frequently red-tinged; inflorescence leafy, paniculate, occupying at least half of the height of the plant | 2 |
| 2 | Fruiting perianth inflated; seed `comma-shaped', surface smooth (under light microscope) | Suaeda baccifera |
| Fruiting perianth not inflated; seed nearly circular with a marginal notch, surface with a faint pattern (under light microscope)
Back to 1 | Suaeda sp. A sensu Harden (1990) |
