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Salsola komarovi

an annual member of the Salsola genus in the family Chenopodiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Genus
Salsola
Life cycle
annual
Height
0.3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves and stems - cooked[1][2]. A crunchy tender texture[3].

Plant part
Leaves
Plant part
Seed

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.
Habitat
Sandy places by the sea all over Japan[5]. Beaches and riverside sandy soils in northern China[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Tolerances
high wind, maritime exposure
Wind
Yes
Maritime
Yes
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant
Salinity
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed has a short viability and should be stored cool over the winter[3].

Cultivation

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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[3].

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Larkcom J. Oriental Vegetables John Murray 1991-00-00 ISBN 0-7195-4781-4

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  4. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  5. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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