Phyllospadix serrulatus

Toothed surfgrass
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Alismatales
Family:Zosteraceae
Genus:Phyllospadix
Species: P. serrulatus
Binomial name
Phyllospadix serrulatus
Rupr. ex Asch.

Phyllospadix serrulatus, the toothed surfgrass,[1] is a plant species found along the shorelines of British Columbia and southern Alaska. It is found is salt marshes in the intertidal zone.[2]

Phyllospadix serrulatus is a grass-like herb with leaves up to 60 cm long, with teeth along the margins toward the tip.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Phyllospadix serrulatus". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  2. ↑ Aug., Garcke,; von, Schlechtendal, D. F. L.; von, Schlechtendal, D. F. L. (1867-01-01). "Linnaea". v.35 (1867).
  3. ↑ "Phyllospadix serrulatus in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
  4. ↑ Hartog, C.D. & J. Kuo. 2006. Taxonomy and biogeography of seagrasses. 1–23. In Seagrasses. Springer, Dordtrecht.
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