| Plant: A perennial with straight and spreading fleshy stems. It does not require air passage to its roots, and it tolerates salt by concentrating it in its segmented stems which break off when full. Dodder (Cuscuta salina) is an orange, string parasitic plant found growing on pickleweed. |   |
| Flowers: Small and inconspicuous |   |
| Leaf/Stem: The simple leaves are jointed and reduced to scales. The stems are green and carry on photosynthesis. |   |
| Flowering period: | April to September. |
| Use by Indians: | Seeds were used for food, tender tips were used in
salads. |
| Can be found here: | Big Canyon, along Back Bay Drive and in the middle zone of the marsh. |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: Yes |
| Family Name: Goosefoot |
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| Similar species: S. subterminalis & bigelovii |
Date: 10/16/2005
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