Dune Spinach is a photograph by Eva Lechner which was uploaded on May 6th, 2022.
Dune Spinach
Native to southern Africa, it grows on coastal and estuarine sand dunes. The plant is edible and is a local delicacy in its native southern Africa,... more
by Eva Lechner
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Dune Spinach
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph
Description
Native to southern Africa, it grows on coastal and estuarine sand dunes. The plant is edible and is a local delicacy in its native southern Africa, where it is known as "dune spinach". It is an important component of dune vegetation, being a hardy pioneer and stabilising dunes. The organic material it produces prepares the way for ensuing plants.
It is naturalised in Australia, where it is known as "sea spinach", and occurs in Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales
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May 6th, 2022
