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1 May 2015 Biological Flora of Coastal Dunes and Wetlands: Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC.
Robert I. Lonard, Frank W. Judd, Richard Stalter
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Abstract

Lonard, R.I.; Judd, F.W., and Stalter, R., 2015. Biological flora of coastal dunes and wetlands: Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC.

Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC. is a New World warm-temperate, subtropical, and tropical zone, perennial subshrub that is an important species in hypersaline coastal sites. Also known as sea ox-eye, it tolerates salinities ranging from less than 20 ppt to 130 ppt. It occurs in substrates low in organic matter and deficient in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Nearly all reproduction is vegetative from an extensive rhizome system. Populations of this species recover quickly after coverage by wrack. Stands of B. frutescens often dominate the landward border of salt marshes.

Robert I. Lonard, Frank W. Judd, and Richard Stalter "Biological Flora of Coastal Dunes and Wetlands: Borrichia frutescens (L.) DC.," Journal of Coastal Research 31(3), 749-757, (1 May 2015). https://doi.org/10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-14-00125.1
Received: 21 June 2014; Accepted: 13 August 2014; Published: 1 May 2015
KEYWORDS
geographical distribution
habitats
morphology
physiological ecology
plant communities
reproduction
Sea ox-eye
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