Japonica Seepweed (Suaeda japonica)

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

Suaeda japonica is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) 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 cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour, they are used with soy beans. — A salty flavour, they are used with soy beans.

Habitat & North American Range

Seashores in S. Japan. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)