beach rose

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

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beach pea

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

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