About Gomphrena vermicularis L.
Gomphrena vermicularis L. is a plant species with common names including silverhead, silverweed, saltweed, and samphire. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae plant family. Its native range covers the Americas, extending from the southeastern United States through Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, to northern South America and Brazil. It is also native to western and central tropical Africa, ranging from Mauritania to Angola. The stems and leaves of this species are edible.
