Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
subterminalis
ID:
1295284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parish

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Erythea 6: 87 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294622

Common Names

  • Subterminal Pickleweed
  • Subterminal Glasswort
  • Subterminal Sea Asparagus

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Description

Salicornia subterminalis (also called Subterminal 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 subterminalis is used as a culinary herb and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Salicornia subterminalis 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 subterminalis 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 subterminalis

Salicornia subterminalis is found in the western United States, from California to Texas.

Salicornia subterminalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salicornia subterminalis?

Salicornia subterminalis

What is the common name of Salicornia subterminalis?

Subterminal Glasswort

What is the natural habitat of Salicornia subterminalis?

Salt marshes, beaches, and mud flats

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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