Atriplex dimorphostegia
| Atriplex dimorphostegia | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |   |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Atriplex dimorphostegia
Propagation: Seed - sow mid to late spring 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: W. Asia - Arabia to Afghanistan and Tibet.
Habitat: Sand dunes in the deserts of northern Tibet[2].
Edibility: Leaves - cooked. An emergency food[3].
Seed - used in piñole or ground into a meal and used as a thickener in making bread or mixed with flour in making bread.
Pollinators: Wind
Soil: Can grow in light and medium soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Monoecious
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.
- ↑ Flora of China. 1994.
- ↑ Schofield, Janice. Discovering Wild Plants.