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Sea oats

Uniola paniculata

Photo by JVM
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Field Notes

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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Uniola paniculata

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PublishedAugust 13, 2011

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