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Pacific glasswort

Salicornia pacifica Standl.
Pacific glasswort
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Salicornia pacifica, commonly known as Pacific glasswort, is a species in the Chenopodiaceae family. It was first described in 1916 by Standl. This plant is native to several regions in North America, including parts of the United States and Mexico.

Description

Salicornia pacifica is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family, known for its salt-tolerant and often succulent species. It is distributed across various coastal and inland areas from British Columbia to South Carolina, as well as in parts of Mexico. The species is recognized by its distinct ecological adaptations and is part of the Salicornia genus, which includes several species commonly referred to as glassworts or samphires.

Other common names

Pacific glasswortPacific swampfire

Distribution

British Columbia · California · Connecticut · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northwest · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Rhode I. · South Carolina · Virginia

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