Beaded Samphire

Salicornia quinqueflora

Plant Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It is a species of perennial succulent halophytic coastal shrub and grow in a mat form along the ground. The stems are jointed and fleshy when young, but they dry out and appear woody when ageing

Size

No higher than approximately 0.5 metres

Habitat

Occurs in saline soils around swamps, estuaries and salt lakes

Distribution

Most costal areas of Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Beaded Samphire
Scientific name: Salicornia quinqueflora Bunge ex Ungern-Sternberg, 1866
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Plant Life › Ground Covers
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Beaded Glasswort

Information Website

The Atlas of Living Australia

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