Sarcocornia utahensis
(Tidestr.) A. J. Scott
Utah pickleweed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaA compact perennial reaching 20 cm tall with hermaphroditic flowers. Blooms from August to September with seed maturation from September to October. Tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils across mildly acidic to basic pH ranges. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and thrives in consistently moist soil conditions.
Description
A compact perennial reaching 20 cm tall with hermaphroditic flowers. Blooms from August to September with seed maturation from September to October. Tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils across mildly acidic to basic pH ranges. Grows in semi-shade or full sun and thrives in consistently moist soil conditions.
Edible Uses
The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Propagation
No specific information is available for this species. Sow seed as soon as it is ripe if possible, otherwise in spring, in a greenhouse in a light sandy compost. Prick out seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle and plant out in summer. Division may be possible in spring.
Other Uses
None known
Synonyms
References (1)
- Brevard County Edible Acres
