Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Saltwort
(Batis Maritima)
Plant: Sprawling perennial with long runners, in among the pickleweed, light yellow-green.
Flowers: Male and female on separate plants.
Leaf: Fleshy almost linear about 1/2 to 3/4 inches long.
Flowering period:
April to October
Can be found here:
Shellmaker Island, Back Bay Dr.
Native Plant: Yes
Halophyte: Yes
Family Name: Saltwort
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Date: 5/19/2003