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General Information

Salsola komarovi is an annual plant that can grow up to 0.30 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - China, Japan, Siberia.

Habitat

Sandy places by the sea all over Japan[]. Beaches and riverside sandy soils in northern China[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	0.30 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

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[].

Edible Uses

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

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

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