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Webster 1913 Edition


Salsola


Sal′so-la

,
Noun.
[NL., fr. L.
salsus
salt, because they contain alkaline salts.]
(Bot.)
A genus of plants including the glasswort. See
Glasswort
.

Definition 2024


Salsola

Salsola

See also: salsola

Translingual

Proper noun

Salsola f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Amaranthaceae – the saltworts.

Usage notes

  • The definition given is for Salsola sensu stricto. Formerly included in sections of Salsola were species now included in the genera: Kali (for Salsola sect. Kali), Turania (for Salsola sect. Sogdiana), Xylosalsola (for Salsola sect. Coccosalsola subsect. Arbuscula), Caroxylon (for Salsola sect. Caroxylon), and Kaviria (for Salsola sect. Belanthera).

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

salsola

salsola

See also: Salsola

English

Noun

salsola (plural salsolas)

  1. (botany) Any member of the genus Salsola of amarantaceous plants, including the saltwort.

Portuguese

Noun

salsola f (plural salsolas)

  1. salsola (any plant of the genus Salsola)