Halosarcia pergranulata
(J. M. Black) Paul G. Wilson
Samphire
Amaranthaceae Edible: Stems, Leaves
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Description
A herbaceous plant in the amaranth family found in Mediterranean climate regions, commonly known as samphire.
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Edible Uses
The salty stems are chewed as food, and both stems and leaves are edible.
Traditional Uses
The salty stems are chewed.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Arthrocnemum halocnemoides var. pergranulatum J. M. Black
References (2)
- Clarke, P. A., 2013, The Aboriginal Ethnobotany of the Adelaide Region, South Australia. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Australia. (2013), 137(1): 97-126 (As sp.)
- Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
