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Zostera noltei Hornem.

dwarf eelgrass (Zosteraceae)

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Zostera noltei grows in sand or mud under shallow sea-water.

Lindisfarne (VC68: North Northumberland); 2016-08-05

 dwarf eelgrass / Zostera noltei: _Zostera noltei_ grows in sand or mud under shallow sea-water.

Zostera noltei has narrower leaves than Zostera marina, with only 3 main veins.

Lindisfarne (VC68: North Northumberland); 2016-08-05

 dwarf eelgrass / Zostera noltei: _Zostera noltei_ has narrower leaves than _Zostera marina_, with only 3 main veins.

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