Beaded Glasswort thrives in low-lying saline sites such as the Karraff Wetland at the back of Point Impossible or on our coastal clifftops as a frontline pioneer species. In this instance it tolerates the salty, moisture laden air coming straight off the ocean.
This species spreads adventitiously from stolons but can also produce large amounts of seed. Its most prominent feature are its branches which are held erect giving a segmented appearance. New growth is green in colour but as salt levels increase within the plant over the summer months the segments become progressively various shades of red.
This plant is an important food plant for the Orange-bellied Parrot as well as the Blue-wing Parrot.

Indigenous uses as provided by the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation: Sea Samphire leaves can be eaten as a vegetable, but is considered a starving mans tucker. Kids will eat it for fun when on the coast.