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Saltwort (Noun)

Low-growing strong-smelling coastal shrub of warm parts of the New World having unisexual flowers in conelike spikes and thick succulent leaves.

Nouns denoting plants.

The saltwort plant thrived in the warm coastal climate, its strong scent filling the air as it grew.
As we walked along the beach, we noticed a low-growing saltwort shrub with conelike spikes of unisexual flowers.
The saltwort's thick succulent leaves helped it conserve water in the dry coastal environment.
Saltwort is a common sight in warm coastal areas of the New World, where it grows in abundance.
The unique combination of conelike spikes and succulent leaves made the saltwort a fascinating subject for botanical study.

Bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash.

Nouns denoting plants.

The saltwort plant thrived in the harsh conditions of the salt marsh, its prickly leaves a testament to its hardiness.
In ancient times, people would harvest and burn saltwort to produce a crude form of soda ash for use in various applications.
The beach was dotted with saltwort plants, their bushy growths a common sight in the salty environment.
Saltwort was a valuable resource for early settlers, who used it to create a primitive form of soap.
The saltwort plant's ability to tolerate high levels of salt made it an ideal candidate for use in the production of soda ash.