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Phyllospadix japonicus (Phyllospadix japonicus)

Description

Phyllospadix japonicus, known as Asian surfgrass, is a plant species found along the seacoasts of Japan, Korea, China (Hebei, Liaoning, Shandong). It occurs in the intertidal zone along the shore. Phyllospadix japonicus is a perennial herb spreading by means of rhizomes. Leaves are long, up to 100 cm long but rarely more than 2.5 mm across.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Alismatales

            • Family: Zosteraceae

              • Genus: Phyllospadix