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Toothed Surfgrass (Phyllospadix serrulatus)

Description

Phyllospadix serrulatus, the toothed surfgrass, is a plant species found along the shorelines of British Columbia and southern Alaska. It is found is salt marshes in the intertidal zone. Phyllospadix serrulatus is a grass-like herb with leaves up to 60 cm long, with teeth along the margins toward the tip.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Alismatales

            • Family: Zosteraceae

              • Genus: Phyllospadix