Ruppia maritima
L.
Ruppia maritima
growing in Pearl River
Seeds before they fall from the plant
Germinating seeds
A single germinating seed of
R. maritima
Scientific Name:
Ruppia maritima
L.
Common Name: Widgeongrass
Group: Monocot
Family:
Ruppiaceae
(Ditchgrass family)
Wetland Indicator Category: OBL
Growth Form: Submerged
Lives in brackish & saline water, coastal waters
Native