Shrubby Seablite

Suaeda fruticosa

Basic Information

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Genus: suaeda

Plant ID (slug): suaeda-fruticosa

Numeric ID: 24682

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Suaeda fruticosa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

Coasts of Europe, from France and Britain southwards. Central and southwestern Asia, Africa.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour[K]. Seed - raw or cooked.

Medicinal Uses

Emetic Ophthalmic The leaves are used as a poultice in the treatment of ophthalmia[240]. When infused in water, they have been used as an emetic[240].