Sea Fennel or 'Kritamos' in Greek, is linked to Ancient Greece in many ways, in the myths surrounding Prometheus, as well as in Hippocratic medicine. Kritamos is pickled in the same way as capers; all parts of the plant – stems, leaves and seed pods, except the flower – can be prepared in this way for later use as a flavouring in salads. In its fresh form, it has an appealing smell, something like a mixture of fennel and peppermint. When pickled in vinegar, its aroma and taste change, but it still adds an interesting dimension to a potato or tomato salad.