Salicornia

Salicornia
Salicornia europaea
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Core eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Amaranthaceae
Subfamily:	Salicornioideae
Genus:	Salicornia L.
Species
See text.

Sea beans (Salicornia spp.) are the succulent stems of a halophyte wetland plant that grows in salty lagoons and marshes. The texture is sort of like a crisp, watery green bean. They are sold as a vegetable at some markets (e.g. Berkeley Bowl), and served at upscale restaurants.

There's a significant amount growing (large enough to forage without putting a dent in it) near Bolinas Lagoon.

Acknowledgements

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