| Author | Dalby, D.H. |
| Year | 1962 |
| Title | Chromosome number, morphology and breeding behaviour in the British Salicorniae |
| Type | Paper |
| Source | Watsonia Vol 5 (3): 150-162. |
| Illustrations | Line drawings |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Salicornia spp are diploids (2n=18) and tetraploids (2n=36). The chromosome races differ in size of pollen, guard cells and seeds. Generally self-pollinating. The central flower produces a larger seed than the laterals. |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | Salicornia | glassworts | Plantae: Caryophyllales: Amaranthaceae |
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