Salicornia europaea Linnaeus, Glasswort |
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Family: | Amaranthaceae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; brackish | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean. | |||
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Biology: | Annual halophyte that tolerates tidal inundation, living on seaward edge of saltmarsh where it forms a distinct zone. Grazed by camels and important in food webs (Ref. 801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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