sea blite

American

[blahyt] / blaɪt /

noun

any of several halophytic herbs of the genus Suaeda, having fleshy leaves.

Etymology

Origin of sea blite

First recorded in 1755–60

Example Sentences

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Pipelines running from the sea bring water that recreates the tide and irrigates crops of bright green samphire stalks and sea blite, a herb-like plant that looks like rosemary, as well as aster.

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