ureure
Salicornia quinqueflora | ureure, glasswort
A fascinating succulent that will add unique texture to your home garden or pots. This slow-growing plant features fleshy, grey-green stems, often tipped with red or purple hues. It typically reaches a modest size of 10 cm tall and spreads to about 30 cm wide. Naturally found on coastal banks and in salt marshes, glasswort thrives in conditions that mimic its native salty environment.
typical habitat.
coastal scrub
open rocky places
salt marshes
estauries
drainage.
wet
moist
well drained
sun.
full sun
mature specifications.
height | 10cm
width | 30cm
pollinators calendar.
flowering | March - June
did you know?
Historically, ureure was highly valued for its ashes, which were a rich source of soda. People would burn the plant to collect these ashes, which were then used in the production of both soap and glass. This historical use is actually believed to be the origin of the common name glasswort.