Anabasis aphylla

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Basic Information

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Genus: anabasis

Plant ID (slug): anabasis-aphylla

Numeric ID: 22991

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

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Physical Characteristics

Anabasis aphylla is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Europe - Russia to Siberia and northern China.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany The plant is used medicinally[266]. No more information is given.

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Anabasis aphylla