Sarcocornia perennis
(Mill.) A. J. Scott
Amaranthaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Amaranthaceae family with edible leaves, related to the samphire plants.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Paraguay, South America, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
There are 28 Salicornia species. Also put in the family Chenopodiaceae.
Synonyms
Arthrocnemum ambiguum (Michx.) Moq.Salicornia ambigua Michx.and several others
