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Salicornia europaea, commonly known as glasswort or samphire, is an annual plant native to coastal regions across Europe, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, and Sweden. Salicornia europaea (Latin: Salicornia europaea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Salicornia europaea is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Salicornia europaea is a member native to BGM, DEN, FIN, FRA, GER, and GRB. Salicornia europaea thrives in light to medium and heavy soils with a pH of 7-7.5.
Salicornia europaea grows best in 9/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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