Pickleweed
Glasswort , Sea Asparagus
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plant is edible raw but better when cooked/boiled.
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top-half of stems can be harvested, allowing the bottom to grow a new shoot.
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plant has a salty taste.
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plant is best when gathered before flowering.
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varieties in the Pacific Northwest include Red glasswort (Salicornia rubra) and American glasswort (Salicornia virginica).
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grows in saltwater marshes and in the salty soil near high-tide areas.