Belhaven Bay Flashcards
Ammophila arenaria?
A perennial grass that dominates coastal sand dunes, stabilizing them with its extensive root system.
Salicornia europaea?
A halophytic succulent found in salt marshes, adapted to saline environments by storing water in its fleshy stems.
Suaeda maritima?
A salt-tolerant plant commonly found in coastal salt marshes, known for its reddish stems and small, fleshy leaves.
Spartina anglica?
A robust grass species often found in tidal mudflats and salt marshes, playing a key role in sediment trapping and habitat formation.
Atriplex portulacoides?
A salt-tolerant shrub with silvery leaves, commonly found in coastal salt marshes, contributing to soil stabilization.
Plantago maritima?
A perennial herb found in salt marshes and coastal areas, characterized by narrow, fleshy leaves adapted to saline conditions.
Elytrigia juncea?
A rhizomatous grass that thrives in sandy soils of coastal dunes, helping bind loose sand.
Festuca rubra?
A grass species common in dunes and grasslands, forming dense, fine-leaved tufts.
Limonium vulgare?
A halophytic perennial found in salt marshes, known for its purple flowers and high salt tolerance.
Glaux maritima?
A low-growing perennial herb found in saline environments, recognized for its small pink flowers and succulent-like leaves.
