Salicornia europaea Amaranthaceae
Comments: Individual plants scattered through Spartina alterniflora-Salicornia virginica dominated salt marsh south of boat landing, Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge, Northampton County, Virginia. 37° 7' 43.2" North, 75° 57' 11.7" West(37.128678, -75.953253). 12 August 2013. Correct name for this taxon is likely Salicornia depressa.
Added: 8/13/13
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