Plants
Samphire, glasswort
Common name
Samphire, glasswortLatin name
Salicornia spp.Characters
These species are unique amongst our vascular plants. They are small colonial succulent and leafless herbs. Small bracts serve as leaves alternating along the stem. Flowers are miniscule, limited to pits along an upper branch. Plants are green until fall when they turn red.
Habit
HerbEdible Portion
PlantHabitat
Coastal mud, tidal flats, dykeland washed with occasional saltwater; saltmarshesGeography
Around the entire coast where habitat is suitable
Used For
Delicious raw, crunchy like celery.