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SALICOR [2 records]

Record 1 2009-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Chenopodiaceae.

OBS

Russian thistle: common name also used to refer to the species Salsola tragus.

Key term(s)
  • Russian-thistle
  • prickly Russian-thistle

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille des Chenopodiaceae.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Plantas con semilla (Spermatophyta)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2000-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine Biology
  • Plant Biology
  • Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
CONT

Marsh samphire is a most excellent vegetable, common in muddy salt-marshes by the sea ...

OBS

Its alternative name of Glasswort derives from its use, when collected and burnt; in the manufacture of glass.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie marine
  • Biologie végétale
  • Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
DEF

Plante herbacée qui colonise les terrains salés, en particulier les schorres ou herbus.

CONT

La salicorne est une plante qui pousse spontanément dans les terrains salés du bord de mer. Elle est consommée sous forme de condiment ou de légume.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología Marina
  • Biología vegetal
  • Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
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