Halogeton arachnoideus

Physical Characteristics

Halogeton arachnoideus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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 can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Central Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment The plant is burnt to obtain soda for cooking foods such as noodles[266].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known