Suaeda glauca

Physical Characteristics

Suaeda glauca is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Siberia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Edible Uses: Oil Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105, 177, 179]. A crunchy tender texture[206] with a salty flavour.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known