Salicornia virginica (Pickleweed)

Pickleweed, also known as Salicornia virginica or VA Glasswort grass, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. It is widely found in salty or brackish marshes along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of North America. This succulent plant has fleshy, jointed stems and scale-like leaves. Pickleweed plays an essential role in salt marsh ecosystems by providing habitat and food for various wildlife species.