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Seawrack (Zostera marina)

Seawrack (Zostera marina) is a marine flowering plant forming underwater meadows in coastal waters, vital for marine ecosystems and coastal protection.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Requires constant submersion in saltwater.

Soil

Anchors in sandy or muddy substrates in marine environments.

Temperature

Thrives in temperate to cool marine waters.

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Does not require supplemental fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Adequate light is crucial for photosynthesis.

Water

Requires constant submersion in saltwater.

Cannot survive in freshwater.

Soil

Anchors in sandy or muddy substrates in marine environments.

Temperature

Thrives in temperate to cool marine waters.

Ideal range is 10-25 °C.

Habitat

Aquatic

Fertilizer

Does not require supplemental fertilization.

Absorbs nutrients from water and sediment.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Aquatic

Plant Environment

Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-1 m

Spread

forms dense meadows

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

May die back in winter in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, ribbon-like

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Synonyms
Alga marina (L.) Lam.
Zostera latifolia Morong
Zostera maritima Gaertn.
Zostera oregana S.Watson
Zostera pacifica S.Watson
Zostera stenophylla Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyZosteraceae
  • genusZostera
  • speciesZostera marina
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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