genus
Pickleweeds
Salicornia
Field notes
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.
Top native pickleweeds All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Virginia Glasswort
Salicornia depressa
caterpillars
2
food
9
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Perennial Glasswort
Salicornia ambigua
caterpillars
2
-
Dwarf Glasswort
Salicornia bigelovii
caterpillars
2
-
Perennial Glasswort
Salicornia perennis
caterpillars
2
-
Pacific Glasswort
Salicornia pacifica
caterpillars
1
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Red Glasswort
Salicornia rubra
caterpillars
1
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Utah Swampfire
Salicornia utahensis
caterpillars
1
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Slender Glasswort
Salicornia maritima