Salicornia bigelovii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigelovii
ID:
1295283
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 184 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294621
Common Names
- Bigelow's Pickleweed
- Bigelow's Glasswort
- Bigelow's Sea Asparagus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Salicornia bigelovii (also called Bigelow's Glasswort, among many other common names) is an annual shrub that is native to North America. It has thin, woody stems and its leaves are small and scale-like. It grows in sandy soils and is found in coastal regions.
Uses & Benefits
Salicornia bigelovii is used as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Salicornia bigelovii has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Salicornia bigelovii can be propagated from seed. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Salicornia bigelovii
Salicornia bigelovii is found in the western United States, from California to Texas.
Salicornia bigelovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salicornia bigelovii?
Salicornia bigelovii
What is the common name of Salicornia bigelovii?
Bigelow's Glasswort
What is the natural habitat of Salicornia bigelovii?
Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats
Species in the Salicornia genus
Salicornia arabica, Salicornia deserticola, Salicornia dolichostachya, Salicornia emerici, Salicornia ramosissima, Salicornia pusilla, Salicornia patula, Salicornia praecox, Salicornia perennans, Salicornia pojarkovae, Salicornia procumbens, Salicornia senegalensis, Salicornia europaea, Salicornia nitens, Salicornia obscura, Salicornia freitagii, Salicornia rubra, Salicornia perrieri, Salicornia bigelovii, Salicornia subterminalis, Salicornia virginica, Salicornia meyeriana, Salicornia uniflora, Salicornia pacifica, Salicornia depressa, Salicornia maritima,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7200269: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.