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Shoreline Sea Purslane
Sesuvium portulacastrum
29.8947, -81.3145
Field Notes
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.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 5, 2014
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