salsuginous

English

Etymology

From Latin salsugo, salsuginis (“saltness”), from salsus (“salted, salt”). Compare French salsugineux.

Adjective

salsuginous (not comparable)

  1. (botany, archaic) Growing in brackish places or in salt marshes.

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