Nitraria schoberi
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Basic Information
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Genus: nitraria
Plant ID (slug): nitraria-schoberi
Numeric ID: 1378
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Nitraria schoberi is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
South-eastern Europe to Australia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Insipid[2]. A pleasant flavour[46, 61, 105, 154]. Salty[144]. The fruit can be cooked for winter use[178].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Nitraria schoberi PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Nitraria schoberi is a SHRUB growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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 and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.