Crithmum maritimum
How to use it
Rock samphire is not only a culinary ingredient but also has ecological benefits. It can help stabilize coastal soils and is often used in coastal restoration projects. Additionally, its salt tolerance makes it a great plant for gardens in salty environments.
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Gardening tip
If you want to grow rock samphire, plant it in well-drained soil near the coast or in a container that can handle salty conditions. Make sure it gets plenty of sunlight and water it sparingly, as it thrives in dry, sandy areas.
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In the kitchen
Rock samphire is edible and can be enjoyed in various dishes. It has a crunchy texture and a salty flavor, making it a great addition to salads, seafood dishes, or even as a garnish. Just rinse it well to remove any grit before using. It’s best lightly cooked or eaten raw to preserve its unique taste.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Crithmum maritimum
- Slug
- crithmum-maritimum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Genus
- Crithmum
- Species
- maritimum
- Wikidata QID
- Q1136311
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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