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Tecticornia lepidosperma (Tucker Bush WA Samphire)
W.A. Samphire
Plant Description
W.A. Samphire,50x100cm,edible
full sun
part shade
dry
containers
Height: | 0.3m - 0.5m |
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Spread: | 1m - 1m |
Pot Sizes: | 175mm Pots |
Habit: | Ground Cover |
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Foliage Description: | succulent spear like foliage |
PBR/Agent: | TB - WA Samphire Information |
Health Warning: |
Tucker Bush - W.A. Samphire is a native succulent also known as sea asparagus. It is an erect, robust shrub to 50cm spreading to 1m.
It is crunchy in texture and gives a salty fresh burst of flavour reminiscent of asparagus.
Can be grown in pots.
Tucker Bush Safety: Whether using our commercially grown Tucker Bush plants, or sourcing your own fruit & plant material from the wild caution should be exercised. Fruit and any edible plant material may require specific preparation to be safely eaten. Please read our plant labels and also consult the www.tuckerbush.com.au website for specific plant information.