Sea Arrow Grass (Triglochin maritima)

Family: Juncaginaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Triglochin maritima is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Shoots

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant mild sweet taste, somewhat like cucumber. — The white base of the leaf stem can be eaten raw or cooked.; Best harvested in late spring, the white base has a pleasant mild sweet taste, somewhat like cucumber.; An unpleasant odour is produced whilst the plant is being cooked.; The green parts of the plant should not be eaten since they can contain a toxin.

Habitat & North American Range

Salt marshes and grassy places near the sea. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)