Amaranthaceae FAMILY
Sarcocornia pacifica
Sarcocornia pacifica
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Sarcocornia pacifica is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.60 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAll along the coasts of eastern and western N. America, except the far north.
HabitatSandy sea strands and borders of salt marshes[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ].