fleshy Russian thistle (Salsola soda)
Saltwort (Salsola soda) is an annual herb known for its succulent, slightly salty leaves, often used in Italian cuisine. It thrives in full sun and well-draining soil.
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Sunlight
Full sun (6-8+ hours daily)
Watering
Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-draining, sandy or loamy, tolerates saline conditions
Temperature
Warm (15-25 °C), frost sensitive
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Low, sparingly if needed
Care Requirements
Full sun (6-8+ hours daily)
Moderate, consistent moisture
Well-draining, sandy or loamy, tolerates saline conditions
Warm (15-25 °C), frost sensitive
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Low, sparingly if needed
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-0.7 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear, Succulent
Flower Size
1-2 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyAmaranthaceae
- genusSalsola
- speciesSalsola soda
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Not considered toxic; however, like many leafy greens, it contains oxalates which can be problematic in extremely large quantities.