Samphire, Saltwort, Crab grass, Marsh samphire, Jointed glasswort
Salicornia herbacea

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A succulent herb or shrub. It grows 10-30 cm high. The stems are jointed and the branches are opposite. The flowers are small and are embedded in the stem joints.

Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in salt water along coasts and in salt lakes. It can grow in tidal water.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bahrain, Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Croatia, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East, North America, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

The plants are pickled. They are also cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Plant, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Omaga

Synonyms

Possibly now Salicornia europea var. herbacea