Plant: This attractive, short lived, perennial plant can form dense mats
above the
tide line on sandy beaches and serves as an important dune stabilizer
when
undisturbed. |
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Flowers: The bright yellow flowers have 4 petals, ½ to
one inch
long. The capsules are 4-angled, covered with hairs and coiled when
mature. |
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Stem and Leaf: Several prostrate stems 1-1/2 to 2 feet long
radiate
from central root. Leaves are gray-green and covered with densely
matted, silvery hairs. |
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Flowering period: |
March until July |
Use by Indians: |
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Can be found here: |
North of NAC at North Star Beach, Shellmaker Island |
Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
Family Name: Evening Primrose |
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Date: 12/27/2009
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