Nice gif!
From:
http://voices.yahoo.com/tumbleweed-edible-wild-food-2993525.html
“Most people don’t know that the annoying a lowly tumbleweed is in fact a nutritious and delectable edible plant. When the leaves are young shoots they are a delicious and tangy delicacy!
Also known as Russian thistle, salt wort or salsola, tumbleweed makes us reminiscent of the southwest United States and the wild wild west. Known mostly as a nuisance on windy days. In fact this plant is native to Africa, Europa and Asia. It is grown and served in Italy and Japan. As young shoots this plant is tastier than spinach and makes a fine addition to the foragers dinner table.”
More info at link along with a recipe!
(I think that these tumbleweeds are a bit past their use by date....)
Caveat:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041108021040.htm
“Tumbleweeds Good For Uranium Clean-Up”
Source:
Geological Society Of America
Summary:
“The lowly, ill-regarded tumbleweed might be good for something after all. A preliminary study reveals that tumbleweeds, a.k.a. Russian thistle, and some other weeds common to dry Western lands have a knack for soaking up depleted uranium from contaminated soils at weapons testing grounds and battlefields.”
More at link
Make certain you “source” your tumbleweed salad greens. You may want to avoid anything that grew near Rocky Flats.