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rock samphire

Crithmum maritimum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Crithmum

About

Crithmum is a genus of flowering plant with the sole species Crithmum maritimum, known as samphire, rock samphire, or sea fennel. Rock samphire is an edible wild plant. It is found on southern and western coasts of Britain and Ireland, on mediterranean and western coasts of Europe including the Canary Islands, North Africa and the Black Sea. "Samphire" is a name also used for several other unrelated species of coastal plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of rock samphire?
The scientific name of rock samphire is Crithmum maritimum.
What is the conservation status of rock samphire?
The rock samphire has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the order Apiales.
What family does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the family Apiaceae.
What genus does rock samphire belong to?
rock samphire belongs to the genus Crithmum.