
Amaranthaceae FAMILY
Suaeda australis
Suaeda australis
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Cultivation Details
HabitShrub
Growth—
Suaeda australis Species in this genus usually require a sunny position and are found in the wild growing in alkaline and saline soils.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. Cite as: Temperate Plants Database, Ken Fern. temperate.theferns.info. 2026-02-21. <temperate.theferns.info/plant/Suaeda+australis>
Pollinators
Data unavailable
References
- [1]Flora of China — Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. · 1994 · http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ ↩︎An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
- [2]Wild Food Plants of Australia. — Low. T. · Angus and Robertson. · 1989 · ISBN 0-207-14383-8 ↩︎Well presented, clear information and good photographs. An interesting read for the casual reader as well as the enthusiast
- [3]Wild Food in Australia. — Cribb. A. B. and J. W. · Fontana · 1976 · ISBN 0-00-634436-4 ↩︎A very good pocket guide.