Helix Pomatia is a species of air-breathing land snail that is commonly known as the edible snail or the Burgundy snail. Due to its edibility, it is also referred to as the Roman snail, as it was considered a delicacy in ancient Rome. The snail is also known by its scientific name, Helix pomatia, which comes from the Greek words helix, meaning spiral, and pomatia, meaning apple-shaped. In addition, Helix pomatia is also known by some as the European brown garden snail or the French snail, as it is commonly found throughout Europe and parts of North America.