Suaeda australis
| Suaeda australis | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Suaeda australis (common name: seablite)
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in situ.
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in the milder parts of this country. It is very similar to S. maritima, its only difference being that it is more woody[1].
It dislikes shade, see the plants native range for other ideas on its cultivation needs.
Range: Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria.
Habitat: Salt flats by the coast, inland salt pans and sandbanks behind mangroves[2].
Edibility: Stem tips - raw. A salty flavour with a crisp and pleasant texture, they go well in salads and can also be boiled as a vegetable when they have a taste like salty beans[3][2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Ewart, Alfred. Recording Census of the Victorian Flora. 1923.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Low, Tim. Wild Food Plants of Australia. Angus and Robertson, 1989.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cribb, Alan and Joan Cribb. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana, 1976.