scourweed

/ˈskɔːrwɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of salt-tolerant, succulent plant (Tecticornia spp.) found in coastal areas.

“The beachcomber carefully picked up the scourweed growing among the rocks.”

Synonyms

  • glasswort
  • saltwort

Antonyms

  • freshwater plant