Suaeda fruticosa has at times been considered to have a native range from western Europe, through the Mediterranean to the Arabian Peninsula and India. It is now considered to be two distinct species; Suaeda vera is found in the west part of the range, from western Europe to eastern Mediterranean, whilst Suaeda fruticosa is found from the eastern Mediterranean to Arabia and India.

Common Name: Shrubby Seablite

General Information

Suaeda vera is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 100cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Coasts of western Europe (Britain, France, Spain and Portugal), through the Mediterranean and into the deserts of N. Africa

Habitat

Sandy soils, salty or otherwise, along the coast[]. Plants do not grow below the line of the spring high tides[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	1.00 m
Pollinators	Wind, Self
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

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

Edible Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. A salty flavour[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The plant is rich in potassium and is often burnt as a source of potash for making soap and glass[].

Propagation

Seed -