Sarcocornia blackiana
Sarcocornia blackiana, 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.
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| Sarcocornia blackiana (upper illustration) | |
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| Species: | S. blackiana |
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| Sarcocornia blackiana (Ulbr.) A.J.Scott | |
Description
It grows as an erect or decumbent perennial herb with succulent, stem-like leaves, growing up to 0.8 m in height.[1] 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.[2]
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References
- "Sarcocornia blackiana". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
- "Beaded Glasswort". Victorian Resources Online. Department of Primary Industries, Victoria. Reviewed 2011-11-13. Retrieved 2012-04-25. Check date values in:
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