Salsola pestifer Prickly Russian thistle (Chenopodiaceae)

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Salsola pestifer
Prickly Russian thistle
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The Salsola pestifer plant species is found in Europe, Naturalized in Northern N. America. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Prickly Russian thistle. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. australis. R.Br. S. kali ruthenica. (Iljin.)Soo. S. kali tenuifolia. Tausch.

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Latin Name:  Salsola pestifer
Common Name:  Prickly Russian thistle
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  Nels.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy shores, cultivated fields and waste places in Eastern N. America[43]. Often found in non-saline sands and as a ruderale in Europe[50].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a very sunny position in a light or medium well-drained soil, it tolerates salty soils, occasional inundation by salt water and maritime exposure. Succeeds in poor soils and grows more vigorously on alkaline soils[206].

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