Lilaea subulata

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Lilaea subulata
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Height:1'
Native to:
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Lilaea subulata

Propagation: Seed

Cultivation: Not known

Range: Western N. America - British Columbia to California, extending south to S. America.

Habitat: Shallow water and coastal tide flats, or in mud at the edges of the water[1].

Usage: The leaves are used in thatching and for making brooms[2].

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

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References

  1. Hitchcock, Leo. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press, 1955.
  2. Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.