Salicornia blackiana, synonym Sarcocornia blackiana,[1] commonly known as thick-head glasswort, is a species of succulent halophytic shrub. It is widespread in southern and western Australia, including Tasmania. Its preferred habitats are estuaries, swamps and periodically waterlogged saline areas.
| Salicornia blackiana | |
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| Specimen growing in Tasmania, Australia. | |
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| Salicornia blackiana (upper illustration) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus: | Salicornia |
| Species: | S. blackiana
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| Binomial name | |
| Salicornia blackiana Ulbr.
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Description edit
It grows as an erect or decumbent perennial herb with succulent, stem-like leaves, growing up to 0.8 m in height.[2] It is very similar to the better known beaded glasswort but is a larger plant and differs in having a thicker fruiting spike, 4–9 mm in diameter, and seeds with blunt hairs or papillae.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Salicornia blackiana Ulbr." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- ^ "Sarcocornia blackiana". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- ^ "Beaded Glasswort". Victorian Resources Online. Department of Primary Industries, Victoria. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
External links edit
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