Saltwater Cress
Eutrema salsugineum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Brassicaceae
- Genus:
- Eutrema
- Species:
- Eutrema salsugineum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Biennial | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, saline, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in saline environments
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o