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Sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) Flowering sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) growing on the mud flats in the Wadden Sea.<br /> <br /> Syn: Halimione portulacoides. Wikipedia uses this as the primary name; the Dutch flora (Heukels&#039; Flora van Nederland, 24th edition) puts the sea purslane under the genus Atriplex. Atriplex portulacoides,Geotagged,Halimione portulacoides,Netherlands,Summer,flora Click/tap to enlarge

Sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides)

Flowering sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) growing on the mud flats in the Wadden Sea.

Syn: Halimione portulacoides. Wikipedia uses this as the primary name; the Dutch flora (Heukels' Flora van Nederland, 24th edition) puts the sea purslane under the genus Atriplex.

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The Sea-Purslane

''Atriplex portulacoides'' or sea purslane is a small greyish-green shrub widely distributed in temperate Eurasia and parts of Africa. A halophyte, it is found in salt marshes and coastal dunes, and is usually flooded at high tide.

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Uploaded Oct 19, 2021. Captured Aug 6, 2021 15:39 in 98V4+X4 Lauwersoog, Netherlands.
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  • 70mm
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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.