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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Salicornia bigelovii is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in saline soils.
It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Salicornia mucronata Bigelow, non Lag.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Oil Oil
Edible Uses: Oil Oil
Young leaves and stems - cooked or pickled[105, 172, 177]. The raw seed is inedible due to the presence of saponins, though these remain in the seed-meal when the oil is extracted[252]. The seed contains about 30% of an edible oil and 35% protein[252]. The oil is highly polyunsaturated and similar to safflower oil (Carthamnus tinctorius) in fatty-acid composition[252]. It has a pleasant nut-like flavour and a texture similar to olive oil[252].
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Oil Oil
The seed contains about 30% oil[252].
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. The plants native habitat will give some idea of its cultivation needs. Recent research has shown this plant to have excellent potential as a commercial crop in arid and desert regions near the sea. It needs irrigation, which can sustainably be provided by using sea water.
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Plant Propagation
Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ as soon as it is ripe if this is possible, otherwise sow in spring.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Nova Scotia), United States (Connecticut (south), Maine (southeast), Massachusetts (east), New Jersey (east), New York (southeast), Rhode Island, Alabama (south), Delaware, Florida, Georgia (southeast), Louisiana (south), Maryland (east), Mississippi (south), North Carolina (east), South Carolina, Virginia (east), Texas, California (southwest)), Mexico (Baja California (Norte) (west), Yucatán) SOUTHERN AMERICA: Hispaniola, Anguilla, Netherlands Antilles (South St. Martin), Bahamas, Cuba, Guadeloupe (North St. Martin), United States (Puerto Rico)
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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