Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cymodoceaceae

Genus:

Halodule

Species:

Halodule pinifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow coastal waters and seagrass beds