glasswort
Salicornia europaea L.
Salicornia europaea, known as glasswort, is a halophytic annual flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Europe and thrives in saline environments. The plant is succulent, with a translucent appearance due to its high water content. It is edible and can be consumed both raw and cooked.
Description
Salicornia europaea is a halophytic annual dicot flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is commonly referred to as glasswort, marsh samphire, pickle weed, saltwort, or chicken toe. This succulent plant is adapted to saline environments and is found near saltwater in Europe. It has a high water content, which gives it a slightly translucent appearance. The plant is edible and can be eaten either raw or cooked. It was first described by Linnaeus in 1753.
Other common names
glasswort
Synonyms
Salicornia annuaSalicornia biennisSalicornia herbacea var. brachystachyaSalicornia simonkaianaSalicornia strictaSalicornia herbaceaSalicornia europaea subsp. brachystachyaSalicornia herbacea var. annuaSalicornia europaea var. herbaceaSalicornia brachystachyaSalicornia europaea subsp. simonkaianaSalicornia ramosissima var. gracilisSalicornia herbacea var. gracilisSalicornia brachystachya var. gracilisSalicornia herbacea var. biennisSalicornia europaea subsp. europaeaSalicornia europaea var. europaea