Halimione portulacoides - Sea purslane

Sea purslane (Halimione portulacoides) is an evergreen shrub of salt marshes across Europe, North Africa, and West Asia, usually flooded at full tide. Its thick, succulent leaves are eaten raw or cooked and have a natural saltiness.

Inputs

• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹
• Wet soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹

Type

• Shrub
• Evergreen
• Perennial

Footnotes

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