Sarcornia perennis
(Mill.) A. J. Scott
Amaranthaceae Edible: Stems
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A perennial herb in the Amaranthaceae family that grows in coastal zones of tropical and subtropical regions. It is notable for its characteristically salty stems.
Edible Uses
The salty stems are eaten cooked or pickled.
Traditional Uses
The salty stems are eaten cooked or pickled.
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Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in coastal zones.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Central America, North America, South America, USA,
Notes
It has previously been put in the Chenopodiaceae.
Synonyms
Arthrocnemum perenne (Mill.) Fourc.Salicornia perennis Mill.and several others
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 785
