any plant of the chenopodiaceous genus Salicornia, of salt marshes, having fleshy stems and scalelike leaves: formerly used as a source of soda for glass-making
2. another name for saltwort (sense 1)
Examples of 'marsh samphire' in a sentence
marsh samphire
Try the fish pie: cheese-topped, bubbling hot, with local marsh samphire (€13.75).
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Marsh samphire, salty and vibrant green, is an edible, wild sea vegetable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Marsh samphire is also known as poor man's, sea or beach asparagus, as it's said to have a comparable flavour.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Marsh samphire is often known as glasswort, from its former use in soda glass manufacture.