Herb latin name: Suaeda californica


Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)



Edible parts of Suaeda californica:

One report says that either the seed or the leaves are edible.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Perennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Coastal salt marshes.

Propagation of Suaeda californica:

Seed - we have no information on this species but it would probably succeed from an outdoor sowing in mid spring in situ. Only just cover the seed. If you only have a small quantity of seed then it would be safer to sow this in a cold frame in the winter. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.

Cultivation of the herb:

Coastal salt marshes.

Medicinal use of Suaeda californica:

None known

Known hazards of Suaeda californica:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.