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Salicornia europaea
Glasswort
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The Salicornia europaea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Glasswort. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. herbacea

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Latin Name:  Salicornia europaea
Common Name:  Glasswort
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Coastal sands, mudflats and salt marshes, often near the low tide mark[9, 17].



Cultivation Notes:  Difficult to grow in cultivation, it can succeed in gardens if sown as soon as the seed is ripe in the autumn in a well-drained soil[52]. The edible leaves are occasionally sold in local markets[46].

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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