Blood Grass

A common sea grass adapted to shallow, sandy environments.

• Likely to grow wherever the ground is too loose or the ocean surface too far for creepvines to take hold
• Commonly found growing on the crests of dunes and atop raised plateaus for superior access to sunlight
• Distinctive red coloration may be an adaptation to low wavelength light on the seabed, a deterrent against predators, or both
• Insufficient calories for human consumption

AssessmentPresence supports healthy biodiversity