Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
rubra
ID:
1295254

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 122 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294592

Common Names

  • Seashore Pickleweed
  • Glasswort
  • Sea Asparagus

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Description

Salicornia rubra (also called Sea Purslane, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant that grows in salt marshes, beaches, and other coastal habitats. It has reddish stems and small, scale-like leaves. It is native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, California, and Baja California.

Uses & Benefits

Salicornia rubra is used as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salicornia rubra 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Salicornia rubra is an annual herb native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or early summer. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Salicornia rubra

Salicornia rubra can be found in coastal areas of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.

Salicornia rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia rubra?

Salicornia rubra

What is the common name of Salicornia rubra?

Red Glasswort

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia rubra?

Salt marshes, beaches, and other saline habitats

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-7200068: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.