Maryland Biodiversity Project - Seaoats (Uniola paniculata)

Seaoats Uniola paniculata Linneaus

Synonyms: Sea Oats.

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Sometimes planted on beaches to control erosion. Common in southeastern U.S. (Terrell & Peterson, 2009).

Assateague Island

There are 8 records in the project database.

Seaoats on Assateague Island, Maryland (8/4/2012). Photo by Tom Feild. (MBP list)

Seaoats on Assateague Island, Maryland (8/4/2012). Photo by Tom Feild. (MBP list)

Seaoats in winter on Assateague Island, Maryland (1/19/2013). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

Seaoats in Worcester Co., Maryland (9/22/2018). Photo by Bill Hubick. (MBP list)

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