Suaeda linearis (Elliott) Moq.

Erect or ascending; 2–8 dm, usually much-branched; lvs dark green, plano-convex, the primary ones to 4 cm, the rameal ones progressively shorter; spikes often elongate, usually dense; bracts 4–7 mm; cal at maturity 2 mm wide, sep narrowly keeled; seeds 1–1.5 mm wide; 2n=54. Coastal salt-marshes; Me. to Tex. and W.I. (Dondia l.)

Salt marshes, sandy beaches, other coastal wetlands at elevations below 10 metres.

The young leaves and tips are cooked and eaten.

Can be grown by seedlings.