Suaeda corniculata
| Suaeda corniculata | |
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| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
| Blooms: | Late Summer-Early Fall |
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| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Suaeda corniculata
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 should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country.
It dislikes shade, see the plants native range for other ideas on its cultivation needs.
Range: Europe to E. Asia.
Habitat: Saline habitats[1]. Saline-alkaline soil deserts, lake banks and riversides in northern China[2].
Edibility: Seed - cooked whole or ground into a powder and used with cereals. A famine food, it is only used when all else fails[3].
Pollinators: Wind
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure
Seed Ripens: Late Summer-Early Fall
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ Tutin, Tom et al.. Flora Europaea. Cambridge University Press, 1964.
- ↑ Flora of China. 1994.
- ↑ Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.