Marsh, Estuary, and Coastal Dune Plants

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Plants of Salt Marshes
ANGIOSPERMS: EUDICOTS

Asteraceae (=Compositae) - Sunflower Family
Jaumea carnosa--- Salty Susan

Bataceae - Saltwort Family
Batis maritima --- Saltwort, Beachwort

Chenopodiaceae - Goosefoot Family
Arthrocnemum subterminale--- Glasswort, Pickleweed
Arthrocnemum subterminale and Sarcocornia pacifica --- Glasswort, Pickleweed
Sarcocornia pacifica--- Glasswort, Pickleweed
Suaeda esteroa --- Estuary Sea-Blite

Convolvulaceae - Morning-Glory Family
Cressa truxillensis--- Alkali Weed

Cuscutaceae - Dodder Family
Cuscuta salina--- Dodder

Frankeniaceae - Frankenia Family
Frankenia salina --- Alkali Heath

Plumbaginaceae - Leadwort Family
Limonium californicum --- Western Marsh-Rosemary

Solanaceae - Nightshade Family
Lycium californicum--- Box Thorn

ANGIOSPERMS: MONOCOTS
Juncaginaceae - Arrow-Grass Family
Triglochin maritima --- Arrow-Grass

Poaceae - Grass Family
Distichlis spicata--- Saltgrass
Monanthochloe littoralis--- Shore Grass
Spartina foliosa--- California Cord Grass

Plants of FreshWater and Brackish Marshes

ANGIOSPERMS: MONOCOTS

Cyperaceae - Sedge Family
Schoenoplectus californicus--- Bulrush

Juncaceae - Rush Family
Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii --- Rush

Typhaceae - Cattail Family
Typha latifolia--- Broad-leaved Cattail

Plants of Coastal Dunes

ANGIOSPERMS: DICOTS

Asteraceae (=Compositae) - Sunflower Family
Ambrosia chamissonis --- Beach Bur

Brassicaceae - Mustard Family
Cakile maritima --- Sea Rocket

Onagraceae - Evening Primrose Family
Camissonia cheiranthifolia --- Beach Evening Primrose

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