Samphire - Wikipedia
Samphire is a name given to a number of succulent salt-tolerant plants that tend to be associated with water bodies. Rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum) is a coastal species with white flowers that grows in Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man. [1] This is probably the species mentioned by Shakespeare in King Lear. [2]
Salicornia - Wikipedia
Salicornia is a genus of succulent, halophytic (salt tolerant) flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae that grow in salt marshes, on beaches, and among mangroves. Salicornia species are native to North America, Europe, central Asia, and southern Africa.
Crithmum - Wikipedia
Crithmum is a monospecific genus of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae, with the sole species Crithmum maritimum, known as rock samphire, [1] [2] sea fennel [1] or samphire. [1] The name "samphire" is also used for several other unrelated succulent halophyte species of coastal plant. Crithmum is an edible wild plant.
Common glasswort - The Wildlife Trusts
Sometimes called 'Marsh samphire', wild common glasswort is often gathered and eaten. It grows on saltmarshes and beaches, sometimes forming big, green, fleshy carpets.
samphire - 百度百科
samphire /ˈsæmˌfaɪə/ 1.N an umbelliferous plant, Crithmum maritimum, of Eurasian coasts, having fleshy divided leaves and clusters of small greenish-white flowers 海蓬子 (Also called rock samphire) [1]
Samphire: Care, Harvesting, & Uses - The Garden Magazine
2023年7月31日 · Samphire, also known as sea asparagus or sea pickle, is a succulent and briny sea vegetable that has been a culinary delight for centuries. This vibrant green plant thrives in saline environments, commonly found in coastal regions and salt marshes.
Asparagus from the Seaside: Samphire — A Botanical History
2024年5月1日 · Samphire blooms in August and September, small white flowers sprouting from the surface of the stalks. The horn shaped joints of the stalks and salty flavor of the plant earned it the Latin...
How to Grow Samphire | GrowMad
There are two main types of Samphire - Marsh Samphire (Salicornia europaea) and Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum). Marsh samphire is easier to grow and more commonly available. Discover how to grow this unusual seaside plant...
Foraging for Samphire (Marsh and Rock) - Let's Grow Wild
2023年8月20日 · Rock Samphire is a distinctive plant characterised by its flattened, succulent leaves and clusters of vibrant yellow flowers. It thrives during the growing season, which typically lasts from May to September. Rock Samphire is commonly found in …
Wildflower Samphire, Rock Irish Wild Flora Wildflowers of Ireland
On sea cliffs and shingle beaches, this grey-green, hairless perennial wildflower grows to a height of 40cm only. This plant has evolved to withstand the elements found in its coastal habitat. The fleshy stems carry wide umbel s of yellow-green flowers (2mm across) from June to September, each umbel having up to 30 rays and many bract s below.