1. Plural of pickleweed; any of several succulent plants of the genus Salicornia or related genera, typically found in salt marshes and coastal areas, with jointed, fleshy stems.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Also called glasswort or samphire in some regions; Common in halophytic (salt-tolerant) plant communities

Examples

• The salt marsh was dominated by pickleweeds that thrived in the saline soil.
• Pickleweeds are edible and are sometimes harvested for culinary use.
• The coastal wetland restoration project included replanting native pickleweeds.
• Pickleweeds turn reddish in color during the fall season.
• These hardy pickleweeds require minimal freshwater to survive.