Question: I think this is Suaeda maritima. From a coastal sand beach in Washington County, Maine. Sepals are rounded, without keels. …
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I think this is Suaeda maritima. From a coastal sand beach in Washington County, Maine. Sepals are rounded, without keels. This must be ssp. maritima because utricles are 1.7 mm long and longest (dried) leaves are >20 mm long. Is the red color of utricles diagnostic?
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Dear thokozile, It does look like you have collected Suaeda maritime subsp. maritma. The color of the fruit is, in my experience, a function of the maturity. They will darken more when collected later in the season. Beautiful images--thank you for sharing and I hope you are well.
