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Ruppia maritima L.

beaked tasselweed (Ruppiaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
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Ruppia maritima is a cosmopolitan species of coastal mud-flats, with 1-veined linear leaves and perianth-free flowers each with two 2-lobed stamens.

Tain (VC106: East Ross); 2018-08-21

 beaked tasselweed / Ruppia maritima: _Ruppia maritima_ is a cosmopolitan species of coastal mud-flats, with 1-veined linear leaves and perianth-free flowers each with two 2-lobed stamens.

The fruits of Ruppia maritima are teardrop-shaped drupelets on elongated stalks.

Tain (VC106: East Ross); 2018-08-21

 beaked tasselweed / Ruppia maritima: The fruits of _Ruppia maritima_ are teardrop-shaped drupelets on elongated stalks.

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