Friday, April 24, 2009

Wetland Plant of the Week #14

Salicornia virginica

"Glasswort"

Obligate, succulent plant with rounded leaves fused to a fleshy jointed stem, salt tolerant and found in salt and brackish marshes.



Photographed earlier this week in Yankeetown, Florida.
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2 comments:

  1. Mike's BlogApril 24, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    I remembered seeing an article on this plant a few days ago.
    Here's a recipe for how to cook it and other coastal plants and foods

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/apr/21/seafood-recipes-hugh-fearnley-whittingstall

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  2. JohnnyApril 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Thanks, I wasn't aware of their use as food - have to give it a try.

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