Sarcocornia Quinqueflora | Sarcocornia | Amaranthaceae

Learn about Sarcocornia quinqueflora, a salt-tolerant succulent plant that is native to coastal regions of Australia. This small shrub has fleshy stems and small, scale-like leaves, and produces clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers in the summer. Sarcocornia quinqueflora is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and saline soils, making it an ideal plant for coastal gardens. It is also edible and has been used in Australian cuisine. Discover how to grow and care for this unique plant, as well as its common problems and medicinal properties.