Aster tripolium

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Aster tripolium

Also known as: Sea Aster

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer

Format: Smal

Height: 0.90 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves

Edibility:
(2)

Medicinal:
(1)

Features:
None

Description

Leaves and stems - The leaves are somewhat fleshy and are used for pickling cucumbers or can be cooked. They have a sweet flavor. The stem contains about 8.4% ash, while the leaves contain 9% ash, primarily in the form of sodium chloride.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/08

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow	Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health.
Ficus carica Fig	Helps in deterring pests and provides medicinal benefits.
Coriandrum sativum Koriander	Acts as a companion that attracts pollinators and deters pests.
Fagopyrum esculentum Buckwheat	Improves soil fertility and attracts beneficial insects.
Rhus typhina Sumach	Provides ground cover and enhances biodiversity.