Golden samphire
Inula crithmoides
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1 m tall. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on salt marshes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Britain, Europe, Lebanon, Mediterranean, Middle East
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten raw or cooked. They are also pickled and used as a relish in salads.
It is sold locally.
Edible parts
Leaves, flavouring