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Salicornia bigelovii, commonly known as glasswort or sea asparagus, is an annual forb/herb native to coastal regions from Alabama to Texas and beyond into Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America. Salicornia bigelovii (Latin: Salicornia bigelovii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Salicornia bigelovii is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Salicornia bigelovii is a member native to ALA, BAH, BLZ, CAL, CAY, and CUB. Salicornia bigelovii thrives in full sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Salicornia bigelovii grows best in full sun light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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