salicornia
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of salicornia
C19: from Late Latin, perhaps from Latin sal salt + cornu a horn
Example Sentences
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Decades ago, José Ramón Noriega planted salicornia on salt-affected farmland in northern Baja California, Mexico.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
A new naturally green salt substitute produced from salicornia, a halophyte, has hit the market.
From New York Times ● Aug. 9, 2021
“This is a salt-marsh species of lamb’s quarter,” said Norgren, surveying a plot of salicornia.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2010
“The salicornia is really crisp and livens things up.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2010
Salsola and salicornia are also very abundant, and show the saline nature of the soil.
From Journals of Australian Explorations by Augustus Charles Gregory
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