FLOWERS OF THE SEASHORE
Because of the great variety of leaf shapes and sizes, it is usually desirable to have the flower for conclusive identification of seashore plants. As an aid, the following species are listed by color.
White Flowers
Blunt-leaved Sandwort (Arenaria lateriflora)
Very thin stem and leaves Flowers ¼″ wide
This very attractive flower is seldom found at any distance from water’s edge. Usually it grows in the moist sand of fresh-water pools, just above water level. On close examination you will find the leaves quite hairy, almost downy. The flowers are mounted at the tips of long stalks. They appear early in the spring, about May, and blooming is over by June.
Sea Milkwort (Glaux maritima)
Flowers are very small, at base of leaf Thick central stalk Leaves small, fleshy, and crowded