Two entirely different herbs.
In Liguria, it's crithmum maritimum, or rock samphire, better known as finocchio marino or sea fennel. A good garnish for seafood. Along the Riviera del Conero in Le Marche it's called paccasassi, and often served on pasta mixed with ricotta; in the Slow Food Presidium.
Also known as frangisassi.
Elsewhere, it's a minty, slightly bitter herb, tanacetum balsamita, also known as balsamita or menta romana. In English, costmary or balsam herb.
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