salicornia

/sælɪkɔːrniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of succulent coastal plants in the family Amaranthaceae, often found in salt marshes and coastal areas.

“The beachcomber noticed the beautiful salicornia plants thriving in the salt marsh.”

Synonyms

  • glasswort
  • pickleweed

Antonyms

  • freshwater plant
  • non-succulent plant