(n) low-growing strong-smelling coastal shrub of warm parts of the New World having unisexual flowers in conelike spikes and thick succulent leaves, Syn. Batis maritima
(n) a small fleshy herb common along North American seashores and in brackish marshes having pink or white flowers, Syn. black saltwort, sea trifoly, Glaux maritima
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