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CA08-008
Title
Field of sea oats
Author
Sarah Katharine Braly University of North Carolina Wilmington Marine Science Dobo Hall dept. Biology and Marine Biology Wilmington North Carolina USA
Keywords
sea oats, Uniola paniculata
Description
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Sea oats, Uniola paniculata dominate the coasts of the Southeastern United States. They have the unique ability to thrive in harsh frontal dune environments. Shifting sand stimulates growth and hash salt spray rids the dunes of competitors. However they cannot overcome the human presence, dune systems are disappearing with the invasion of development. The stand pictured however remains intact and quite dense in the pristine Hammocks Beach State Park found outside Swansboro North Carolina.
Additional data
copyright: Braly, BSA
license: http://images.botany.org/index.html#license
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Botanical Name
<em>Uniola paniculata</em> L.
Common Name
Sea oats
Location Area
Hammocks Beach State Park
Location State
North Carolina
Location Country
USA
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