Atriplex arenaria
| Atriplex arenaria | |
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| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Atriplex arenaria
Propagation: Seed - sow April/May in situ. Germination is usually rapid.
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though it should be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained but not too fertile soil[1]. Most species in this genus tolerate saline and very alkaline soils[1].
Range: Eastern N. America - Florida to Texas, north to southern New Hampshire.
Habitat: Sandy coastal beaches and borders of salt marshes[2].
Edibility: Leaves - cooked. A salty taste[3].
Pollinators: Wind
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: No member of this genus contains any toxins, all have more or less edible leaves. However, if grown with artificial fertilizers, they may concentrate harmful amounts of nitrates in their leaves.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Lyndon, Merritt. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co, 1950.
- ↑ Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.