Suaeda linearis
Family: Cistaceae
Plant Description: Perennial with prostrate or ascending stems to 60 cm long. Leaves 5-15 mm long by 1-3 mm wide, fleshy, usually glaucous, alternate, blades linear, green turning redish seasonally, flat on one side. Flowers in axils of reduced upper leaves. Perianth 2-3 mm long, fleshy green.
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Field Identification:
Occurrence: Frequent along bay beaches or in salt flats.
Bloom Period: March-December
Plant Use:
Key to the species Suaeda:
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