Glasswort, Shrubby swampfire
Sarcocornia fruticosa
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are erect. It grows 12-25 cm high. The fruiting spikes are 3-7 cm long.
There are 7 Arthrocnemum species which grow in salty marshes. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It grows on salt marshes and gravelly ground.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Central Africa, Chile, Europe, India, Israel, Italy, Mediterranean, Middle East, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The plant is used in garlic porridge in Greece. The young stems are boiled and dresses with olive oil. They are also pickled.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cola de lagarto, Esparrago de mar, Hierba sosa, Sosa
Synonyms
Arthrocnemum fruticosum (L.) Moq.; Salicornia fruticosa (L.) L.; and others