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Stace 4:

Salsola Kali L. (Kali soda Moench) - Prickly Saltwort.

Stems mostly straggly, to 50cm, usually hispid; leaves to 40 x 2mm, usually hispid, widest at base, tapered to spine-tipped apex; tepals stiff, with distinct midrib and apical spine, winged in fruit; 2n=36. Native; natural and disturbed maritime sandy places; round coasts of British Isles except Outer Isles.