Bush Seepweed

Suaeda nigra

Physical Characteristics

Suaeda nigra is a ANNUAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from August to October. 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

South-western N. America - California to Texas and north to Saskatchewan .

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[177]. A salty flavour. They are used as a condiment to add a salty flavour when cooking other foods[257].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known