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American Sea-rocket

Cakile edentula

Description:

Native plant of beaches with fleshy stems and leaves. • Height: 6-20 inches • Flower size: 1/4 inch across • Flower color: pale lavender • Flowering time: July to September • Origin: native

Habitat:

Sea rocket grows on sandy beaches above the high tide line. This one was photographed at Hunting Island State Park in South Carolina.

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1 Comment

TeresaBurke
TeresaBurke 9 years ago

Great capture! Would love to have this added to my mission! Http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/332216008

KenCheeks
Spotted by
KenCheeks

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 24, 2011
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013

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