Mealy Saltbush

Rhagodia parabolica

Physical Characteristics

Rhagodia parabolica is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A salty flavour, the leaves contain up to a third by weight of salt[144]. The salt can be removed by briefly boiling the leaves in a couple of changes of water[144]. The leaves are tender and palatable after 1 hours boiling[144].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known