Herb latin name: Suaeda depressa


Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)



Edible parts of Suaeda depressa:

Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour. Seed - raw or cooked.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual/Perennial


Height:
50 cm
(1 foot)

Flowering:
July to
October

Habitat of the herb:

Usually found on highly alkaline or saline soils by the coast.

Propagation of Suaeda depressa:

Seed - sow spring in situ.

Cultivation of the herb:

Usually found on highly alkaline or saline soils by the coast.

Medicinal use of Suaeda depressa:

None known

Known hazards of Suaeda depressa:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.