Salicornia spp.
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Seekoraal