Suaeda occidentalis
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| Suaeda occidentalis | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Soil pH: | 6.6-8.4 |
| Self Pollinated | |
| Blooms: | Mid Summer-Mid Fall |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Suaeda occidentalis
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 - Washington to Colorado.
Habitat: Saline or alkaline flats and marshes in sagebrush areas[1].
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
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References
- ↑ Hitchcock, Leo. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press, 1955.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Schofield, Janice. Discovering Wild Plants.