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Search Term(s): Salicornia virginica   (1 record found)

CHENOPODIACEAE
Goosefoot Family
Salicornia virginica  (glasswort)   
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Synonym
Salicornia europea L. misapplied;S. maritima Wolff & Jefferies misapplied
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Salicornia: from the Greek sal (salt) and cornus, (horn), referring to the hornlike branches of the saline plants; virginica: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Mudflats, salt pannes and high salt marshes, usually on bare soil
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Salicornia maritima is found in the Canadian Maritime provinces and S. europea is European.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Overwash)
Salt Panne
Tidal Salt Water High Marshes
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