Editing Samphire (section)

== Characteristics ==

'''Physical Characteristics:''' - '''Growth Habit:''' Rock samphire is a succulent-like plant with woody-based branches, growing up to 50 cm (20 inches) in height and width<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crithmum</ref><ref>https://worldofsucculents.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire</ref>. - '''Leaves:''' The leaves are fleshy, divided into linear to oblong lobes, and are aromatic<ref>https://worldofsucculents.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire</ref>. - '''Flowers:''' The flowers are greenish-yellow, appearing in umbels during mid-summer<ref>https://worldofsucculents.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire</ref>.

'''Growing Conditions:''' - '''Soil:''' Prefers well-drained, light sandy or gravelly soils, often found in saline conditions<ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Crithmum+maritimum</ref><ref>https://worldofsucculents.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire</ref>. - '''Climate:''' Thrives in warm, sunny positions with some protection from midday sun<ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Crithmum+maritimum</ref>. - '''Hardiness:''' Hardy in UK zone 6 and USDA zones 7a to 10b<ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Crithmum+maritimum</ref><ref>https://worldofsucculents.com/crithmum-maritimum-rock-samphire</ref>.

'''Lifecycle:''' - '''Growth Rate:''' Medium to slow. - '''Propagation:''' Can be propagated through seeds or division of roots.

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