Sarcornia perennis
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year.
It has previously been put in the Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in coastal zones.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Central America, North America, South America, USA
How it is used for food
The salty stems are eaten cooked or pickled.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Arthrocnemum perenne (Mill.) Fourc.; Salicornia perennis Mill.; and several others