Red glasswort
Salicornia rubra
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It is fleshy and erect. It grows 5-25 cm tall. The flowers are small but the central flowers in each cluster are longer than the side flowers.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in salt marshes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are salty but can be eaten raw in small amounts. They can also be cooked in soups, stews or as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves