Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
europaea
ID:
436303

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 3 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000435635

Common Names

  • Salicornia europaea
  • European Salicornia
  • European Glasswort

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Synonyms

  • Salicornia annua Sm. [unknown]
  • Salicornia biennis Afzel. ex Sm. [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea brachystachya G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Salicornia simonkaiana Soó [unknown]
  • Salicornia stricta Dumort. [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea brachystachya (G.Mey.) R.Dahmen & Wissk. [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea annua (Sm.) Pursh [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea herbacea L. [unknown]
  • Salicornia brachystachya (G.Mey.) D.König [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea simonkaiana Soó [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea gracilis G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Salicornia brachystachya gracilis D.König [unknown]
  • Salicornia herbacea biennis (Afzel. ex Sm.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea europaea [unknown]
  • Salicornia europaea europaea [unknown]

Description

Salicornia europaea (also called European glasswort, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, coastal areas, and other saline habitats. It has a fleshy, jointed stem and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia europaea is used as a food source and as a source of oil. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Salicornia europaea var. polystachya (W.D.J.Koch) Fernald
Salicornia europaea var. prona (Lunell) B.Boivin
Salicornia europaea var. simplex (Pursh) Fernald

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salicornia europaea has small, green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers are unisexual and the male flowers are larger than the female flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia europaea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Salicornia europaea

Salicornia europaea can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Salicornia europaea FAQ

What are the common names of Salicornia europaea?

Common names of Salicornia europaea include European glasswort and pickleweed.

What is the native range of Salicornia europaea?

Salicornia europaea is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

What is the optimal growing environment for Salicornia europaea?

Salicornia europaea prefers full sun and moist, salty soil.

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,

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