Salicornia virginica Virginia glasswort (Chenopodiaceae)

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Salicornia virginica
Virginia glasswort
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The Salicornia virginica plant species is found in W. Europe. Eastern and Western N. America. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Virginia glasswort.

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Latin Name:  Salicornia virginica
Common Name:  Virginia glasswort
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Salty marshes and beaches[60].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The plants native habitat will give some idea of its cultivation needs.

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