sea blite

[blahyt]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea blite¹

First recorded in 1755–60

Example Sentences

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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