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Suaeda calceoliformis

(Hook.) Moq.

American sea-blite, Pursh seepweed, Horned sea-blite

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Suaeda calceoliformis is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae known by several common names, including Pursh seepweed and horned seablite.

Description

A herb. It can be erect or lie over. It grows 10-80 cm tall. The leaves are green and widest at the base.

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Edible Uses

The leaves may be edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant. It grows on salt marshes.

Where It Grows

Canada, North America, USA,

Synonyms

Suaeda americana (Pers.) FernaldSuaeda depressa var. erecta S. WatsonSuaeda erecta (S. Watson) A. Nelson

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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