Phyllospadix serrulatus explained

Phyllospadix serrulatus is a species of aquatic plant in the Zosteraceae family.[1] It is referred to by the common name toothed surfgrass, and is found along the shorelines of British Columbia and southern Alaska. It is also found in Oregon.[2] It grows in salt marshes in the intertidal zone.[3]

Phyllospadix serrulatus is a grass-like herb with leaves up to 60 cm long, with teeth along the margins toward the tip.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phyllospadix serrulatus Rupr. ex Asch.. . n.d.. Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. September 27, 2020.
  2. News: Mohler Mitman . June Elizabeth . Distribution of the seagrass, Phyllospadix serrulatus in Oregon,, Cornet Bay, WA, 2010 . Researchgate.net . April 2010.
  3. Aug.. Garcke. von. Schlechtendal, D. F. L.. von. Schlechtendal, D. F. L.. 1867-01-01. Linnaea. en. v.35 (1867).
  4. Web site: Phyllospadix serrulatus in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. www.efloras.org. 2017-02-02.
  5. Hartog, C.D. & J. Kuo. 2006. Taxonomy and biogeography of seagrasses. 1–23. In Seagrasses. Springer, Dordtrecht.