Einadia nutans
(R.Br.) A.J.Scott
Amaranthaceae
Chenopodium triangulare convolvulinum Murr.
Einadia linifolia (R.Br.) Raf.
Rhagodia chenopodioides Moq.
Rhagodia linifolia R.Br.
Rhagodia nutans R.Br.
Common Name: Climbing Saltbush
Ripe fruits
Photograph by: Nadiatalent
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General Information
Climbing saltbush is a perennial plant that produces prostrate or twining, either herbaceous or woody stems up to 60cm long.
The edible leaves and fruits are sometimes gathered from the wild for local use.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
265- Title
- Flora of the Sydney Region
- Publication
-
- Author
- Carolin. R. & Tindale. M.
- Publisher
- Reed. Australia.
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0730104001
- Description
- Concise flora with little beyond an extensive key, species descriptions, very brief habitat description.
,
Range
Australia - Tasmania and all mainland States.
Habitat
Low stony hills and saline areas in red sand and clay soils[
]. Heavy soils[
265- Title
- Flora of the Sydney Region
- Publication
-
- Author
- Carolin. R. & Tindale. M.
- Publisher
- Reed. Australia.
- Year
- 1993
- ISBN
- 0730104001
- Description
- Concise flora with little beyond an extensive key, species descriptions, very brief habitat description.
].
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Perennial |
| Height | 0.20 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Found mainly in warm temperate to subtropical climates, the plant also grows in the tropics.
Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.
Edible Uses
Young leaves - cooked. A salty and slightly bitter flavour[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Fruit - raw or cooked. They are very small and fiddly to harvest with very little flavour[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within a week, prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts.
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
