The genus Kochia belongs to the family Amaranthaceae and includes several plant species with various common names. Some of the popular synonyms for the genus Kochia are Bassia, Salsola, and Chenopodium. Bassia is a genus of plants that was previously included within Kochia but is now a distinct genus. Salsola is another related genus that includes saltbushes, whereas Chenopodium is the genus that includes the quinoa plant. In general, plants of the genus Kochia are commonly referred to as burning bush, tumbleweed or naked bedstraw, depending on the species. While these synonyms might vary by region, they all refer to the same genus of plants with distinct features and characteristics.