Sea Sandwort (Honckenya peploides)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Honckenya peploides is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, wind, wind-blown sand. The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour, they are rich in vitamins A and C. — Young shoots - raw or cooked and used as a potherb.; A delicious flavour, they are rich in vitamins A and C.; They are at their best before the plant flowers.; The leaves can also be fermented and used like sauerkraut.

Habitat & North American Range

By sea coasts on mobile sand and sandy shingle. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)