Weekly Wildflowers – Two Lights SP, Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Beach Rose
Beach Rose Rosa rugosa Other names: rugosa rose, Japanese rose, Ramanas rose, beach tomato or sea tomato; saltspray rose, potato rose, Turkestan rose Family: Rosaceae Range: Native to northeastern China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Siberia. Native: Introduced Native Habitat: The coast, especially sand dunes. Bloom Time: May to July Notes: ‘Rugosa’ means wrinkled. The plant
Beach Pea
Beach Pea Lathyrus japonicus Other names: Sea Pea, Circumpolar Pea, Sea Vetchling Family: Fabaceae Range: Native to temperate coastal areas of Asia, Europe, and North and South America. Native: Native Native Habitat: Sand and gravel beaches Bloom Time: June to August Notes: The flowers are purple, and turn bluer as they age. The native range
Wild Radish
Wild Radish Raphanus raphanistrum Other names: jointed charlock, sea radish, white charlock Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard Family) Range: Most of the US and Canada. Native: Introduced Native Habitat: Asia and possibly the Mediterranean. Preferred habitat is disturbed locations. It seems to love the beaches here.