Eelgrass

Eelgrass

Common name: Eelgrass Authors: Ares Bach, Thomas Woodruff, Kai Higgs Scientific name: Zostera marina Size : They are ¼” wide and can grow to 3 feet long. Identifying features: Long and bright green ribbon-like leaves. Cool facts:   Z. marina will store nutrients and...
Oregon Gumweed

Oregon Gumweed

Oregon Gumweed Scientific Name: Grindelia stricta Author: Jake Duncan Photos by D. Young Common Names: Oregon Gumweed, Oregon Gumplant, Coastal Gumplant Identification: Oregon gumweed is a perennial, dicot flowering herb. It is from the Asteraceae or Compositae family...
Sea Asparagus

Sea Asparagus

Sea Asparagus Author: Alisha Carey Common name: Sea Asparagus, Pickleweed, and Glasswort. Scientific name: Salicornia virginica Photos courtesy of Westcoast Seaweed Inc. Identifying features:  Sea Asparagus (Salicornia virginica) is a vivid green bean.  As a green...