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Ruppia maritima L.
Sea Tassel

Reference
Sp.Pl. [Linnaeus] 1:127 (1753)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

Submerged perennial, herb, fruits on spiral inflorescence stalks. Fl. green, Aug. Saline or brackish water.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 9 August 1994

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Avon Wheatbelt, Carnarvon, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Pilbara.
IBRA Subregions
Cape Range, Fitzgerald, Fortescue, Katanning, Lesueur Sandplain, Merredin, Northern Jarrah Forest, Roebourne.
IMCRA Regions
Ningaloo.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Ashburton, Beverley, Bruce Rock, Carnamah, East Pilbara, Exmouth, Greater Geraldton, Jerramungup, Karratha, Northam, Perenjori, Wongan-Ballidu, Wyalkatchem.