Chickenclaws
Salicornia perennis
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Baleares, Bermuda, Canada, Canary Is., Cayman Is., Colombia, Corse, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Great Britain, Greece, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kriti, Leeward Is., Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands Antilles, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles
iNaturalist: © f_clamote (iNaturalist #304523546)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Salicornia
- Species:
- Salicornia perennis
- USDA Symbol:
- SAPE11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in salt marshes and coastal areas