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Sea oats

Uniola paniculata

Description:

Common grassy dune plant in Florida. Critical to the dune ecosystem. Wild sea oats are protected in Florida and some other states because the extensive root system helps stabilize sand dunes against erosion.

Habitat:

Florida native; sand dunes

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 12 years ago

Good picture, Good Information!

JVM
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JVM

Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2011
Submitted on Aug 13, 2011

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