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Epithet: salicornioides
Meaning: Salicornia-like
Derivation: A Latinized epithet formed from the generic name Salicornia and the suffix -oides, meaning "resembling" or "-like." Salicornia is a genus of succulent, salt-tolerant flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae that grow in salt marshes, on beaches, and among mangroves in North America, Europe, central Asia, and southern Africa.
Pronunciation: sal-eye-korn-ee-OY-deez

While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.