Virginia Glasswort
NameVirginia Glasswort
Species NameSalicornia depressa
Common NameVirginia Glasswort
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuressucculent stems, multi-stemmed
Foliage Typeleafless succulent stems
Height (cm)18
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityUndeveloped
Notable FeaturesSucculent, segmented stems adapted to saline environments; grows in dense clumps in sandy coastal habitats.
Description
This specimen of Virginia Glasswort displays dense, succulent, segmented green stems growing in two distinct clumps from a sandy substrate. The stems are mostly upright, characteristic of its natural growth habit in coastal environments.
