Blood Grass

A common sea grass adapted to shallow, sandy environments.

- Likely to grow wherever the ground is too loose or the ocean surface too far for creepvines to take hold - Commonly found growing on the crests of dunes and atop raised plateaus for superior access to sunlight - Distinctive red coloration may be an adaptation to low wavelength light on the seabed, a deterrent against predators, or both - Insufficient calories for human consumption

Assessment: Presence supports healthy biodiversity