Rock Samphire
Crithmum maritimum
EdibleZones 7–10herbgroundcover
Crithmum is a monospecific genus of flowering plant in the carrot family, Apiaceae. The sole species, Crithmum maritimum, is commonly known as rock samphire, sea fennel or samphire. It is found in parts of the Old World and is edible.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 0.3 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 7–10
- Layers
- herb, groundcover
Functional roles
food
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisionmoderate
When: Sow fresh seed autumn
Aromatic, salty coastal succulent for hot, dry, free-draining spots; pickled or eaten fresh.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.