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Mediterranean tapeweed
Scientific Name: Posidonia oceanica
Family: Posidoniaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Neptune Grass (Posidonia oceanica)
Posidonia oceanica, commonly known as Neptune Grass or Mediterranean tapeweed, is a fascinating marine plant found exclusively in the Mediterranean Sea.
Common Names
- Neptune Grass
- Mediterranean tapeweed
- Poseidon Grass
- Nun's Fart (less common)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Posidonia oceanica (L.) Delile
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Phylum: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
- Family: Posidoniaceae
- Synonyms: The provided text indicates "(L.) Delile" is part of the scientific name, suggesting potential historical taxonomic revisions.
Distribution and Habitat
- Posidonia oceanica is endemic to the Mediterranean Sea.
- It thrives in unpolluted seas.
- Meadows of this plant are notably abundant around the Island of Elba.
Ecological Role
- It is the dominant seagrass species in the Mediterranean Sea.
- It reproduces asexually by cloning, allowing it to spread extensively.
Morphological Characteristics
- Posidonia oceanica is a marine flowering plant, although it is often referred to as a seagrass.
Quirky Facts
- One of the common names listed is "Nun's Fart," offering an interesting and unusual glimpse into the plant's colloquial names.
- Researchers are exploring using seagrass residues from Posidonia oceanica to create safer guardrail barriers for roads, demonstrating an innovative application of this marine plant.