— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Sea Purslane (Halimione portulacoides). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Sea Purslane, scientifically known as Halimione portulacoides, is a succulent plant native to coastal regions across Europe and North Africa, including countries such as Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Tunisia. Sea Purslane (Latin: Halimione portulacoides) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sea Purslane is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sea Purslane is a member native to ALB, ALG, BAL, BGM, CNY, and COR. Sea Purslane thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil, which can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sea Purslane grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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