A plant, the
Salsola, of several species, all which may be used in the manufacture of glass. The
Barilla of commerce, is the semifused ashes of the
Salsola soda, which is largely cultivated on the Mediterranean in Spain.
A
seashore plant of the
Spinach family (Salicornia herbacea), with
succulent jointed stems; also, a
prickly plant of the same family (
Salsola Kali), both formerly burned for the sake of the ashes, which yield soda for making glass and soap.
