Suaeda palmeri

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Suaeda palmeri
Light:Full Sun
Moisture:Mesic
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Suaeda palmeri

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 at least in the milder parts of this country.

It dislikes shade, see the plants native range for other ideas on its cultivation needs.

Range: South-western N. America.

Edibility: Leaves raw or cooked[1]. A salty flavour.

Pollinators: Wind

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

Wind: Tolerates maritime wind exposure

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

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References

  1. Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.