Sea purslane
Halimione portulacoides
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A small shrub. It grows 75 cm tall. The leaves are thick and succulent.
Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in salt marshes near the seaside. It is often flooded at high tide.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Britain, Europe, Ireland, Mediterranean, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Atriplex portulacoides