Martin Pellizzer

Apium Procumbens

Apium procumbens, commonly known as the sea rocket or marsh spinach, is a flowering plant native to coastal regions of Europe and Asia. It thrives in wet, saline environments such as salt marshes and tidal flats, where it forms dense, low-growing mats. The plant features slender, succulent stems and small, edible leaves that have been used in traditional cuisines. Its flowers, which bloom in clusters, are often overlooked but play a vital role in its reproductive cycle. Despite its modest appearance, Apium procumbens holds ecological and historical significance in its native habitats.