Samphire (Sarcocornia fruticosa) also known as glasswort and saltwort belongs to the family Amarathaceae. Sarcocornia is distributed worldwide, especially in warm-temperate regions with mediterranean climate, Older stems are woody with this halophytic species (salt loving/tolerant) and it is a common species of saltmarshes. Coastal lagoons, Circeo, nr San Felice in Circeo. Lazio. Italy Septe 2021