Cord Grass (Spartina anglica)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Spartina anglica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.3 m (4ft 3in). The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Tidal mud flats. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)