Gulf of Maine Beach Plants (6 species)

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Gulf of Maine Coastal Plant Assortment (Seaside Vascular Plants)

This unique collection features a seasonal assortment of native Maine coastal plants, including Goose Tongue (Plantago maritima), Pigweed (Salicornia spp.), Seagrass (Zostera spp.), Eelgrass (Zostera marina), Beach Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), and Beach Peas (Lathyrus japonicus). These hardy species thrive in the salt marshes, dunes, and tidal flats of the Gulf of Maine, offering valuable insight into coastal ecology and shoreline resilience.

Ideal for ecological restoration projects, classroom studies, and coastal landscaping, each plant is carefully hand-collected to preserve its natural structure and habitat integrity.

Common name: Goose tongue, pigweed, seagrass, eelgrass, beach goldenrod, beach peas
Scientific name: Seaside vascular plants including Zostera spp., Spartina spp., Salicornia spp., Plantago spp., Solidago spp.
Locations: Coastal marshes and meadows of the Gulf of Maine
Seasonality: Available spring – fall
Colors: Bright green
Size: Approximately 1 foot
Collected: By hand
Quantity: By the plant

Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

Gulf of Maine Coastal Plant Assortment (Seaside Vascular Plants)

This unique collection features a seasonal assortment of native Maine coastal plants, including Goose Tongue (Plantago maritima), Pigweed (Salicornia spp.), Seagrass (Zostera spp.), Eelgrass (Zostera marina), Beach Goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens), and Beach Peas (Lathyrus japonicus). These hardy species thrive in the salt marshes, dunes, and tidal flats of the Gulf of Maine, offering valuable insight into coastal ecology and shoreline resilience.

Ideal for ecological restoration projects, classroom studies, and coastal landscaping, each plant is carefully hand-collected to preserve its natural structure and habitat integrity.

Common name: Goose tongue, pigweed, seagrass, eelgrass, beach goldenrod, beach peas
Scientific name: Seaside vascular plants including Zostera spp., Spartina spp., Salicornia spp., Plantago spp., Solidago spp.
Locations: Coastal marshes and meadows of the Gulf of Maine
Seasonality: Available spring – fall
Colors: Bright green
Size: Approximately 1 foot
Collected: By hand
Quantity: By the plant

Note: The assortment will vary season to season. Contact us if you have a specific request. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like any specimen preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com.

Tidepool Tim discovers a bounty of Marsh grass seeds washed up on the highwater beaches of Cobscook Bay!

Tidepool Tim says, "Beach plants must be able to tolerate salinity, giving them access to a relatively competition-free environment. The name for a salt tolerant plant is "hydrophyte." There are many fascinating adaptations these plants have developed. For example, Spartina plants have salt stores in their cells to draw in fresh water and prevent infiltration of marine salts. They can also excrete salt from their cells to remain in homeostasis! These plants are advantageous for tanks because they have root masses which pull oxygen from the water's surface and bring it down to the aquarium substrate."