Pickleweed
Field Notes
It was a quiet day on the saltmarsh - just me and one snowy egret. I was in a hurry and nearly missed seeing the small springtime pickleweed sprouts in the pannes!
Supporting Evidence
I think that this is pickleweed because it has bright green waxy, scaly leaves that hug the stem.
Many of the new shoots I saw are just barely starting to branch. I'd expect to see more branching in a few weeks as the stems grow and mature.
Species Observation: Species Looked For
Did you find it?:
I think I found it
Scientific name:
SalicorniaCommon name:
Pickleweed
Sampling method:
Just looking around
Place Studied
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Latitude:
N 43.563380 °
Longitude:
W -70.372820 °
Observation Site Information
Name:
vitalsleuth's visit to Scarborough Marsh Pine Point Rd
Habitat:
Coastal - Saltmarsh
Trip Information
Name:
Scarborough Marsh Pine Point Rd
Trip date:
Wed, 2009-06-03 10:30
Town or city:
Scarborough
Type of investigation:
Species Survey
Ecosystem:
Coastal
Watershed:
Saco
Sampling Method:
Just looking around
Nearest waterbody:
Saco Bay
Time of high tide AM:
Wed, 2009-06-03 08:36
Time of high tide PM:
Wed, 2009-06-03 20:58
Time of low tide AM:
Wed, 2009-06-03 02:19
Time of low tide PM:
Wed, 2009-06-03 14:32
Comments
Salicornia
A correct ID. What a cool plant!