Bassia indica

Bassia indica (Wight) A.J.Scott belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family, a group commonly known as the goosefoot family. This species is distributed across several countries including Egypt, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia, among others. It was first described in 1978. The species occurs in arid and semi-arid environments, typical of the broader Bassia genus, which is adapted to dry, saline, or disturbed habitats. Its range includes parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent, indicating a wide ecological tolerance.