Phyllospadix serrulatus

Toothed surfgrass
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Zosteraceae
Genus:	Phyllospadix
Species:	P. serrulatus
Binomial name
Phyllospadix serrulatus Rupr. ex Asch.

Phyllospadix serrulatus is a species of aquatic plant in the Zosteraceae family. ^[2] It is referred to by the common name toothed surfgrass, ^[3] and is found along the shorelines of British Columbia and southern Alaska. It is also found in Oregon. ^[4] It grows in salt marshes in the intertidal zone. ^[5]

Phyllospadix serrulatus is a grass-like herb with leaves up to 60 cm long, with teeth along the margins toward the tip. ^{[6] [7]}

References

1. Short, F.T.; Carruthers, T.J.R.; Waycott, M.; Kendrick, G.A.; Fourqurean, J.W.; Callabine, A.; Kenworthy, W.J.; Dennison, W.C. (2010). "Phyllospadix serrulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2010: e.T173366A7000590. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T173366A7000590.en . Retrieved 20 November 2021.
2. "Phyllospadix serrulatus Rupr. ex Asch". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
3. NRCS. "Phyllospadix serrulatus". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
4. Mohler Mitman, June Elizabeth (April 2010). "Distribution of the seagrass, Phyllospadix serrulatus in Oregon, Cornet Bay, WA, 2010". Researchgate.net.
5. Aug., Garcke; von, Schlechtendal, D. F. L.; von, Schlechtendal, D. F. L. (1867-01-01). "Linnaea". v.35 (1867).{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
6. "Phyllospadix serrulatus in Flora of North America @ efloras.org". www.efloras.org. Retrieved 2017-02-02.
7. Hartog, C.D. & J. Kuo. 2006. Taxonomy and biogeography of seagrasses. 1–23. In Seagrasses. Springer, Dordtrecht.