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CHENOPODIACEAE
Goosefoot Family
Suaeda maritima  (herbaceous seepweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Suaeda: from the Arabic vernacular name for this plant; maritima: of or from the sea
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☐ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Salt marshes, overwash flats, saline soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Salt Panne
Tidal Salt Water High Marshes
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