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Glasswort (Salicornia spp.) is a native, edible plant with salty, succulent stems.
It can be found in salt marshes and coastal areas.
Glasswort, also called samphire or sea bean, can be identified by its cylindrical stems that are greenish in the summer, turning reddish in the fall.
The tender tips of the stems can be collected spring-fall. The plant has a mild salty flavor that can be enjoyed raw or cooked. It is often pickled for preservation.
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Written by Amy Demers, founder of the Connecticut Foraging Club. To learn more about foraging in Connecticut, check out our upcoming classes.
