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Zostera japonica  Asch. & Graebn.
Dwarf eelgrass
Zostera japonica is a perennial herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: moderate
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Genus: Zostera
Family: Zosteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Information about  Zostera japonica from other sources

Zostera: from the Greek zoster, meaning "a girdle," and referring to the ribbon-like leaves

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).