Sea Vegetables: Sea Asparagus, Salicornia bigelovii
This thin, deep green colored sea vegetable is found in salty marshes off of coastlines. The succulent-type plant is made up of shoots that are 2-4 inches long and about 1/8 inch wide. Similar to asparagus, it is segmented along the stem and a spear at the top. The stems and branches of this succulent plant are edible and make for a great addition to salads and cooked dishes.
Close up of young Sea Asparagus plants growing in IMTA system
Harvesting Sea Aspargus stems for nutritional analysis
Sea Aspargus leaves being weighed for shipment for analyses
