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Shoreline Sea Purslane

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Description:

Order: Caryophyllales Family: Aizoaceae This is a native herbacious perennial succulant plant. It helps build the dunes by catching sand in its stems and leaves.

Habitat:

Along the coastline with sea oats, greenbrier, and other plants. Near the dunes.

Notes:

Picture was taken in St. Augustine, FL.

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1 Comment

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Very nice series and information

Rosa Maria
Spotted by
Rosa Maria

Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 19, 2012
Submitted on Apr 5, 2014

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