Pacific swampfire

Sarcocornia pacifica

Physical Characteristics

Sarcocornia pacifica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.

Distribution

All along the coasts of eastern and western N. America, except the far north.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves and stems - cooked or pickled[105].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known