About Salicornia virginica L.
Salicornia virginica, commonly called American glasswort or pickleweed, is a halophytic perennial dicot. It grows in multiple zones of intertidal salt marshes, and can also be found in alkaline flats. It is native to multiple regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including both coasts of North America ranging from Canada to Mexico. This species is one of the Salicornia varieties currently being tested for use as a biofuel crop, because its seeds contain 32% oil. As a halophyte, it can be irrigated with salt water. Salicornia virginica is classified as an obligate wetland (OBL) species, meaning it has an estimated 99% probability of occurring almost always in wetlands under natural conditions.
