Achyranthes aspera
“Chaff-flower”
HERB TO 1.5 METRES TALLBushy or spreading herb, foliage downy underneath, long slender erect spikes with many tiny green flowers. Young foliage is bush tucker and edible if boiled. Dominant plant on off-shore islands. Salt spray tolerant. Nice in rockeries.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Herbs/Lilies |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Habitat | Coastal |
| Features | |
| Bush Food Plants, Rockery Plants, Salt Tolerant, Sandstone or Shale Area Plants, Seaside Plantings | |
| Localities | |
| North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island | |
