medicinal herbs
Sea Aster
Aster tripolium
Herb: Sea Aster
Latin name: Aster tripolium
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Sea Aster:
Ophthalmic.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
90 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toOctober
Habitat of the herb:
Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.Edible parts of Sea Aster:
Leaves and stems - the somewhat fleshy leaves are used to make pickles or are cooked. A sweet taste. The stem contains about 8.4% ash, whilst the leaf is 9% ash - this is mainly sodium chloride.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20°C. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.Cultivation of Sea Aster:
Salt marshes and maritime cliffs.Known hazards of Aster tripolium:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.