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Halimione portulacoides
Sea purslane is a perennial shrub of salt marshes and coastal dunes across Eurasia, growing to about 1 metre. Its thick, salty leaves are edible, and it does best in saline, moist, sunny coastal conditions.
Halimione portulacoides, commonly known as sea purslane, is a shrub found in Eurasia.
Halimione portulacoides occurs at the sea shores of western and southern Europe, and from the Mediterranean Sea to western Asia. A halophyte, it is found in salt marshes and coastal dunes, and is usually flooded at high tide.
The edible leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a potherb. They are thick and succulent with a crunchy texture and a natural saltiness. The leaves are good for human and animal health as they contain important micronutrients like zinc, iron, copper, and cobalt.
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