Genus Salicornia (Noun)
Meaning
Glassworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Glassworts, particularly those belonging to the genus Salicornia, have adapted to live in high-salinity environments.
- Salicornia is a genus of glassworts, succulent shrubs found in salt marshes and beaches worldwide.
- A genus Salicornia, or glasswort, thrives in intertidal zones due to its highly efficient water-conserving capabilities.
- Scientists studying salt tolerance often examine plants within the genus Salicornia due to their natural ability to cope with salt-rich conditions.
- Many plants of the genus Salicornia grow rapidly, sprouting long stalks as a method of optimizing exposure to sunlight and carbon dioxide.