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Salsola oppositifolia

Description:

The species of Salsola are mostly subshrubs, shrubs, and small trees, rarely annuals. The leaves are mostly alternate, rarely opposite, simple and entire. The bisexual flowers have 5 tepals and 5 stamens. The pistil ends in two stigmas. The fruit is spherical, with a spiral embryo and lacking a perisperm.

Habitat:

It is typical of coastal areas. Tolerant to salinity

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PatriciaPi
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PatriciaPi

Spain

Spotted on Dec 8, 2012
Submitted on Dec 10, 2012

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