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Sea Oats
This image was taken last Friday, January 19th, at Wrightsville Beach. In this photo are Uniola Paniculata, commonly known as Sea Oats. Sea Oats are found along mainland coasts and barrier islands from Virginia to Florida and down to Mexico. They typically grow 1-2 meters tall, with leaf blades that can reach up to 24 inches. They are one of the most abundant beach plants. These grasses act as anchors for beaches by trapping wind-carried sand and creating dunes. During storms, they stabilize the beaches and protect shorelines from high winds, storm surges and tides. They are very tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatue, drought, sea spray, strong winds, storms effects, etc. In addition, the seeds from the Uniola Paniculata provide food for many coastal birds, marsh rabbits and mice.
Sea Oats
This image was taken last Friday, January 19th, at Wrightsville Beach. In this photo are Uniola Paniculata, commonly known as Sea Oats. Sea Oats are found along mainland coasts and barrier islands from Virginia to Florida and down to Mexico. They typically grow 1-2 meters tall, with leaf blades that can reach up to 24 inches. They are one of the most abundant beach plants. These grasses act as anchors for beaches by trapping wind-carried sand and creating dunes. During storms, they stabilize the beaches and protect shorelines from high winds, storm surges and tides. They are very tolerant of a variety of environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatue, drought, sea spray, strong winds, storms effects, etc. In addition, the seeds from the Uniola Paniculata provide food for many coastal birds, marsh rabbits and mice.