Suaeda depressa

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Suaeda depressa
Light:Full Sun
Moisture:Mesic
Soil pH:6.6-8.4
Self Pollinated
Height:2'
Blooms:Mid Summer-Mid Fall
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Suaeda depressa

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: Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitat: Usually found on highly alkaline or saline soils by the coast[1][2].

Edibility: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour[2].

Seed - raw or cooked[2].

Pollinators: Wind, self

Soil: Can grow in light and medium soils.

Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure

Seed Ripens: Late Summer-Mid Fall

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

Links

References

  1. Hitchcock, Leo. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press, 1955.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Schofield, Janice. Discovering Wild Plants.