Zostera marina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marina
ID:
770982
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 968 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770315
Common Names
- Zostera marina
- Marine Eelgrass
- Marine Sea-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Zostera marina (also called Common Eelgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Zostera marina is used as a source of food and as a source of natural dyes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zostera marina has small, white flowers, which are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Zostera marina is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate drought and flooding. It can be cultivated in shallow water or in moist soil.
Where to Find Zostera marina
Zostera marina is found in the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Zostera marina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zostera marina?
Zostera marina
What are the common names of Zostera marina?
Common eelgrass or eelgrass
Where is Zostera marina found?
It is found in shallow coastal waters in temperate regions
Species in the Zostera genus
Species in the Zosteraceae family
Phyllospadix iwatensis, Phyllospadix juzepczukii, Phyllospadix torreyi, Phyllospadix japonicus, Phyllospadix scouleri, Phyllospadix serrulatus, Zostera caulescens, Zostera capensis, Zostera caespitosa, Zostera asiatica, Zostera japonica, Zostera novazelandica, Zostera mucronata, Zostera capricorni, Zostera angustifolia, Zostera marina, Zostera muelleri, Zostera noltii, Zostera tasmanica, Zostera nigricaulis, Zostera polychlamys,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603618-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.