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Golden samphire

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Kingdom
  
Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Limbarda

Order
  
Scientific name
  
Limbarda crithmoides

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Species

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The golden samphire (Limbarda crithmoides) is a perennial coastal species, which may be found growing on salt marsh or sea cliffs across western and southern Europe and the Mediterranean.

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Golden samphire has a tufted habit, and the plant may grow up to 1 m tall. It has narrow fleshy leaves and large flower heads, with six yellow ray florets which may be up to 15 cm across. The flowers are self-fertile (able to pollinate themselves) and may also be pollinated by bees, flies and beetles.

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Young leaves may be eaten raw or cooked as a leaf vegetable.

Subspecies
  • Limbarda crithmoides subsp. crithmoides
  • Limbarda crithmoides subsp. longifolia (Arcang.) Greuter

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    References

    Golden samphire Wikipedia


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