Plant Details

Aster tripolium

Sea Aster

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General Information

Scientific name: Aster tripolium
Also known as: Sea Aster

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.90 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full 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