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samphire

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samphire
1. an umbelliferous plant, Crithmum maritimum, of Eurasian coasts, having fleshy divided leaves and clusters of small greenish-white flowers
2. golden samphire a Eurasian coastal plant, Inula crithmoides, with fleshy leaves and yellow flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
3. another name for glasswort
4. any of several other plants of coastal areas


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The sailors at the fore and mizzen had come down; the line tubs were fixed in their places; the cranes were thrust out; the mainyard was backed, and the three boats swung over the sea like three samphire baskets over high cliffs.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
In the midst of receipts for "Rabbits, and Chickens mumbled, Pickled Samphire, Skirret Pye, Baked Tansy," and other forgotten delicacies, there were directions for the preparation of several lotions for the preservation of beauty.
Kidnapped by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
A little billow, spreading wide, gave a slight roll to the boat, and some samphire reeds flapped before it.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea by Verne, Jules View in context
 
 
 
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