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Salsola komarovii - Iljin.

Common Name
Family Amaranthaceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Sandy places by the sea all over Japan[58]. Beaches and riverside sandy soils in northern China[266].
Range E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.
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Weed Potential No
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Well drained soil Moist Soil Full sun
Salsola komarovii


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Summary

Taxonomic Note: This genus was formerly classified in the family Chenopodiaceae. Modern classifications include it within the Amaranthaceae.


Physical Characteristics

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Salsola komarovii is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

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Synonyms

Salsola komarovi

Plant Habitats

Edible Uses

Young leaves and stems - cooked[105, 177]. A crunchy tender texture[206].

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a very sunny position in a light or medium well-drained soil, it tolerates salty soils, occasional inundation by salt water and maritime exposure. Succeeds in poor soils and grows more vigorously on alkaline soils[206].

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed has a short viability and should be stored cool over the winter[206].

Other Names

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Native Range

Coming Soon

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Salsola tragusPrickly Russian ThistleAnnual0.5 0-0  LMNDM210

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

Iljin.

Botanical References

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