Salicornia emerici

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Europe, Italy, Mediterranean

How it is used for food

The young stems are boiled and dresses with olive oil, vinegar and lemon. They are also pickled.

Edible parts

Stems

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Savzodde, Scorf'ne

Synonyms

Salicornia fragilis P. W. Ball & Tutin; and others