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seaside joyweed

Scientific Name: Alternanthera maritima

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Alternanthera maritima - Seaside Joyweed

Alternanthera maritima, commonly known as Seaside Joyweed or Beach Alternanthera, is a forb/herb perennial plant or subshrub. Plants of the genus Alternanthera are generally known as joyweeds or Joseph's coat.

Considerations for Pets

  • Seaside Joyweed is a fleshy herb or subshrub.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Alternanthera maritima (Mart.) A. St.-Hil.
  • Family: Amaranthaceae (Amaranth Family)
  • Synonym: Achyranthes maritima (Mart.) Standl.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the coastal dunes and beaches of coastal southern regions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a viney, fleshy herb or subshrub.
  • Grown habit: Forb/herb.
  • Duration: Perennial.

Ecological Role

  • Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. An uncommon element of habitat restorations.

Other Common Names

  • Beach Alternanthera
  • Seaside Chaff-flower

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Alternanthera maritima.
  • USDA Plants Database (USDA Symbol: ALMA10)
  • ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)