Pacific swampfire, Beach asparagus
Sarcocornia pacifica

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb that keeps growing from year to year. The stems are smooth and fleshy. They are jointed with branches that come out opposite. The leaves are opposite and reduced to scales. The flowers are very small and in 3 sunk into the fleshy top of the stalks.

Where it is found

It is a cold temperate plant. It grows on beaches.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The young plants are used for salads and also for pickles.

Edible parts

Leaves, plant

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Salicornia pacifica Standl.;