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General Information

Suaeda japonica 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

Range

E. Asia - Japan.

Habitat

Seashores in S. Japan[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	0.30 m
Pollinators	Wind
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.
It dislikes shade, see the plants native range for other ideas on its cultivation needs.

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked. A salty flavour, they are used with soy beans[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ.