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Glasswort (Salicornia europaea)

Glasswort (Salicornia europaea) is a succulent, salt-tolerant herb found in coastal areas and salt marshes, known for its fleshy, segmented stems.

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Sunlight

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and color.

Watering

Water regularly, but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Tolerates brackish or salt water.

Soil

Prefers sandy, well-draining soil with high salt content. Tolerates poor, saline conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly, if at all. Adapted to nutrient-poor, saline environments.

Care Requirements

Light

Requires full sun exposure for optimal growth and color.

At least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Water

Water regularly, but allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Tolerates brackish or salt water.

Prefers moist soil, thrives in saline conditions.

Soil

Prefers sandy, well-draining soil with high salt content. Tolerates poor, saline conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly, if at all. Adapted to nutrient-poor, saline environments.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Succulent

Plant Category

Vegetable

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Reddish

Leaf Type

Scale-like

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Salicornia annua Sm.
Salicornia appressa Dumort.
Salicornia biennis Afzel. ex Sm.
Salicornia brachystachya (G.Mey.) D.König
Salicornia gracillima Moss
Salicornia herbacea (L.) L.
Salicornia intermedia J.Woods
Salicornia megastachya J.Woods
Salicornia peregrina Weinm. ex Ung.-Sternb.
Salicornia pusilla (Hook.f.) E.S.Marshall
Salicornia ramosissima (Hook.f.) J.Woods ex W.A.Clarke & E.S.Marshall
Salicornia salsola Montbret ex Ung.-Sternb.
Salicornia smithiana Moss
Salicornia stricta Dumort.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyAmaranthaceae
  • genusSalicornia
  • speciesSalicornia europaea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

Yes

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