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General Information

Suaeda palmeri is a much-branched perennial plant with stems that become more or less woody, especially near the base.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southern N. America - northeast Mexico

Habitat

Deserts and dry shrublands.

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Annual
Height	0.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Suaeda palmeri is a plant of arid and semi-arid regions, growing in areas where summers can be hot and the winters very cold.
Species in this genus usually require a sunny position and are found in the wild growing in alkaline and saline soils.

Edible Uses

Leaves raw or cooked[]. A salty flavour.

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ.