Ecomare

Sea plantain is a tasty plant. Just ask any brent goose! Grazing even stimulates young growth. Like salicorn and sand couch, sea plantain needs rainwater to germinate but afterwards can continue growing with only salt water. Sea plantain grows on salt marshes and in cracks on sea dikes. It is common in the delta region, on the Wadden Islands and along the the Dutch mainland wadden coast. It is even found in less salty environments more inland. Sea plantain grows intermingled with sea arrowgrass. The two plants have a very strong resemblance. However, sea arrowgrass tastes like coriander while sea plantain doesn't have much flavor.