Some Common Plants of Upper Newport Bay
Cordgrass
(Spartina foliosa)
Leaf/Stem: There are hollow tubes in its stems that pass oxygen down the roots from the leaves. The tops of cordgrass break off in the fall, providing a rich food source for many marine animals.
Leaf: North Star Beach - 30-May-03
Stem-crossection: Shellmaker Island - 19-Apr-03
Date: 10/27/2003
