Salicornia virginica

''Salicornia virginica'' is a halophytic perennial dicot which grows in various zones of intertidal salt marshes and can be found in alkaline flats. It is native to various regions of the Northern Hemisphere including both coasts of North America from Canada to Mexico.

The plant is one of the ''salicornia'' species being tested as biofuel crop as it is composed of 32% oil and being a halophyte can be irrigated with salt water.

''Saliconia virginica'' is classified as a ''Obligate Wetland'' species which: "Occurs almost always under natural conditions in wetlands".