Salicornia perennans
Willd.
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Description
A herb in the amaranth family found in Mediterranean climate regions. The young stems are the edible portion.
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Edible Uses
The young stems are boiled and dressed with olive oil, or pickled and fried.
Traditional Uses
The young stems are boiled and dressed with olive oil. They are also pickled and fried.
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Distribution
It is a Mediterranean climate plant.
Where It Grows
Europe, Italy, Mediterranean,
Synonyms
Salicornia acetaria Pall.and others
Also Known As
Salsodde
References (1)
- Biscotti, N. et al, 2018, The traditional food use of wild vegetables in Apulia (Italy) in the light of Italian ethnobotanical literature. Italian Botanist 5:1-24
