Herb latin name: Suaeda occidentalis


Family: Chenopodiaceae (Goosefoot Family)



Edible parts of Suaeda occidentalis:

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

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual


Flowering:
July to
October

Habitat of the herb:

Saline or alkaline flats and marshes in sagebrush areas.

Propagation of Suaeda occidentalis:

Seed - sow spring in situ.

Cultivation of the herb:

Saline or alkaline flats and marshes in sagebrush areas.

Medicinal use of Suaeda occidentalis:

None known

Known hazards of Suaeda occidentalis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.