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Mealy Saltbush, scientifically known as Rhagodia parabolica, is a shrub native to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia, including New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, and Western Australia. Mealy Saltbush (Latin: Rhagodia parabolica, family Caryophyllaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Mealy Saltbush is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Mealy Saltbush is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family native to NSW, NTA, QLD, SOA, VIC, and WAU. Mealy Saltbush thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Mealy Saltbush grows best in USDA zone 8-11, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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