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Volume I (1961) - Flora of New Zealand Indigenous Tracheophyta - Psilopsida, Lycopsida, Filicopsida, Gymnospermae, Dicotyledons
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Salicornia L.

SALICORNIA L., 1753

Fls (1)-5-10-(15) per cluster in axils of uppermost lvs or bracts, forming a simple or branched spike. Per. ± 3-lobed, ± immersed; bracteoles 0; stamens 1-2; seed often hairy. Woody perennials to annuals of saline areas, with succulent opp. lvs, the pairs fused to form "segments" or "joints" surrounding the stem, tips us. free. A genus of some 50 spp., widespread, especially coastally.

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