Soda oppositifolia explained

Soda oppositifolia is a species of halophyte shrub native to the Mediterranean Basin.[1]

Description

This annual, woody plant can grow into shrubs up to 2 m tall. It has cylindrical-linear and opposed leaves. The flowers, which bloom from May to October, are hermphrodyte and have a size of 1 cm.[2]

Taxonomy

Salsola oppositifolia was first described by René Louiche Desfontaines and published in Flora Atlantica 1: 219. 1798.[3]

Uses

This plant has been historically used, along with other Soda species, as a source of soda ash, in the manufacture of lye and soaps.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salsola oppositifolia Desf. Plants of the World Online Kew Science . 2022-08-15 . Plants of the World Online . en.
  2. Web site: Salsola oppositifolia . 2022-08-15 . www.florandalucia.es.
  3. Web site: Tropicos Name - Salsola oppositifolia Desf. . 2022-08-15 . legacy.tropicos.org.