Paddle Grass
Halophila decipiens


Line drawing of Paddle Grass

     Not as much is known about the three species of Halophila. Paddle grass is similar to Johnson's seagrass. Paddle grass has a slightly serrated leaf margin.

Picture of Paddle grass bed


On to Manatee Grass
On to Star Grass
On to Johnson's Seagrass
On to Turtle Grass
On to Shoal Grass
On to Widgeon Grass
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