Spiny Saltbush

Rhagodia spinescens

Physical Characteristics

Rhagodia spinescens is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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 - South Australia.

Habitats

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

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked. A salty flavour[144]. Fruit - raw. Sweet and palatable[144].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known