Suaeda japonica
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Basic Information
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Genus: suaeda
Plant ID (slug): suaeda-japonica
Numeric ID: 26306
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Suaeda japonica is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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 - Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked. A salty flavour, they are used with soy beans[177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Suaeda japonica
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