Seawrack
Zostera marina
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Algeria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Central American Pacific Is., China, Corse, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Greenland, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kriti, Krym, Labrador, Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine, United States, Virgin Islands
Daderot
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Zosteraceae
- Genus:
- Zostera
- Species:
- Zostera marina
- USDA Symbol:
- ZOMA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish, invertebrates
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, submerged sediment
- pH:
- 5.5 - 8.5 (slightly acidic to alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently submerged
- Notes:
- thrives in saline, coastal marine environments