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Other use

The young stems are edible, either raw or cooked as a potherb, added to soups etc.
https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Salicornia+europaea Mabey. R. Food for Free. Collins 1974

Geographical distribution

  • Europe, Middle Europe, Belgium
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Germany
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Netherlands
  • Europe, Middle Europe, Poland
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Denmark
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Finland
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Great Britain
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Ireland
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Norway
  • Europe, Northern Europe, Sweden
  • Europe, Southwestern Europe, Spain

Salicornia europaea L.

Family: AMARANTHACEAE
Genus: Salicornia
Species: europaea L.
Common names: Marsh samphire, Glasswort
Distribution summary: N. & W. Europe
Habit: Annual
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Coastal sands, mudflats and salt marshes.
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)


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