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Sea Asparagus
Salicornia europaea
☀️ full sun💧 low water
A succulent halophyte with fleshy, segmented stems that tastes pleasantly salty and crunchy. Highly valued as an edible green and natural salt source in coastal salt marsh permaculture systems.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneer
Native Range
Coastal Europe and Mediterranean
Function & Care
edibleerosion controlwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
shootleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation