Dwarf glasswort
Salicornia bigelovii
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Lesser Antilles, Mexico (country/location of origin), North America (country/location of origin), Pakistan, USA, West Indies (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The stems are eaten cooked or pickled.
Edible parts
Leaves, oil, stems