Surfgrass

Thanks Leuba, the grass seems to stay healthy pretty easily, but during low tide is does dry up. My guess is because of the hot sun baking it with the salt from the sea water, but it's adapted to it's habitat and still flourishes. It must be difficult being pounded by waves nearly 24/7. I certainly have more respect for these kinds of organisms in extreme conditions.

Hi Ava T-B. I have this spotting too and had a reference to a link owned by Scripps but their site isn't working. I sent them an email in hopes it's just a quick fix. I've read that both species are located in La Jolla but I don't have any books to reference to describe the difference. I'll look into it again this weekend in hopes of a proper ID.

what beautiful pictures! -looks like a lovely spot. The grass is so lush and healthy. Hope it stays that way.

Definitely Phyllospadix torreyi. I added an ID to your image. :)

So CoralAvery, do you think I have this ID wrong? Is mine also Phyllospadix torreyi? http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/789...

I see why it's called Surfgrass and not Seagrass-it get's pounded by waves almost 24/7!