Editing Samphire (section)

== Introduction ==

'''Crithmum maritimum''', commonly known as rock samphire or sea fennel, is a perennial plant belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is the sole species in the genus ''Crithmum'' and is native to coastal regions of Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crithmum</ref><ref>https://wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=227</ref>. Historically, rock samphire has been valued for its edible leaves and stems, which are used in various culinary traditions, particularly in Mediterranean cuisine<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crithmum</ref><ref>https://agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/6059</ref>. The plant is also recognized for its potential medicinal properties, including being a diuretic and aiding digestion<ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Crithmum+maritimum</ref>.

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