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Salicornia europaea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/strong>
Succulent saltmarsh plant often called \u201csea asparagus.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat<\/strong>
Saltmarshes and tidal flats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season<\/strong>
Late spring to early autumn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification Notes<\/strong>
Jointed, fleshy stems; bright green turning red later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses<\/strong>
Lightly steamed or saut\u00e9ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions<\/strong>
Some marsh areas are protected; check access rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foraging Notes<\/strong>
Harvest small amounts and avoid trampling marsh habitat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Salicornia europaea OverviewSucculent saltmarsh plant often called \u201csea asparagus.\u201d HabitatSaltmarshes and tidal flats. SeasonLate spring to early autumn. Identification NotesJointed, fleshy stems; bright green turning red later. UsesLightly steamed or saut\u00e9ed. Lookalikes & CautionsSome marsh areas are protected; check access rights. 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