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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
Suaeda fruticosa is an evergreen Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline and saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
S. vera.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Seed
Edible Uses:
Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour[K]. Seed - raw or cooked.
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Emetic Ophthalmic
The leaves are used as a poultice in the treatment of ophthalmia[240]. When infused in water, they have been used as an emetic[240].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
Potash
The plant is rich in potassium and is often burnt as a source of potash for making soap and glass[4].
Special Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Dislikes shade. Succeeds in saline soils and tolerates maritime exposure.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
TEMPERATE ASIA: Cyprus, Egypt (Sinai), Israel, Jordan EUROPE: United Kingdom (England), Albania, Greece (incl. Crete), Croatia, Italy (incl. Sardinia, Sicily), Malta, Montenegro, Serbia, Spain (incl. Baleares), France (incl. Corsica), Portugal AFRICA: Cabo Verde, Spain (Canarias), Portugal (Madeira Islands), Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia
Weed Potential
Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.
Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not
in your area so it's worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
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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