SEA PURSLANE

Atriplex portulacoides

Overview
Nutritious coastal green with mild, salty flavour.

Habitat
Saltmarsh edges.

Season
Spring to autumn.

Identification Notes
Grey-green, fleshy leaves; low-growing shrub.

Uses
Leaves eaten cooked or raw.

Lookalikes & Cautions
Ensure correct ID — some Atriplex species are bitter.

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