Arachnoideus Halogeton (Halogeton arachnoideus)

Family: Chenopodiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Halogeton arachnoideus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The plant is burnt to obtain soda for cooking foods such as noodles. — The plant is burnt to obtain soda for cooking foods such as noodles.

Habitat & North American Range

Arid slopes, sandy places and riversides in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)