Halophytic Collection

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) close-up of leaf, growing on shingle beach, Ringstead, Dorset, England, april

UNESCO, India, West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve
India, West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) flowering mass, growing on shingle bank, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, June

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima) forced stems, growing beside terracotta forcing pot in vegetable garden, Herefordshire, England, May

Young fruits of Mangrove tree (Kandelia candel) overhanging tidal creek, Guandu Nature Park, Taiwan, Asia

Marsh samphire stem, light micrograph
Marsh samphire stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a marsh samphire, (Salicornia europaea) plant. This is a succulent, xerophytic, halophyte plant

Tamarisk tree (Tamarix parviflora) by the sea. Photographed in Greece, in March

Sea aster (Aster tripolium)
Sea aster flowers (Aster tripolium). This perennial halophytic (salt tolerant) plant is common in saltmarshes and coastal areas around Britain and Ireland

Oregon gumweed (Grindelia stricta)
Oregon gumweed flowers (Grindelia stricta). Photographed in the USA, in July

Winged sea lavender (Limonium sinuatum)
Sea lavender flower (Limonium sinuatum) on a beach. Photographed in Greece, in April

Desertholly (Atriplex hymenelytra)
Desertholly plant (Atriplex hymenelytra). Photographed in the USA

Coastal vegetation. Shrubby seabite (Suaeda vera, green) and sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides, grey) in a coastal habitat

Annual sea-blite (Suaeda maritima) on shingle. This coastal plant is halophytic (salt-tolerant). Photographed in July in Dorset, UK

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"Discover the Halophytic Wonders of Sunderbans National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in West Bengal, India. 🌿🌊 Sunderbans National Park is not only home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers but also boasts a unique ecosystem known as halophytic. These plants have adapted to thrive in saline environments, making them resilient and fascinating. One such example is Sea Kale (Crambe maritima), which can be found growing on shingle beaches like Ringstead in Dorset, England. Its close-up leaf showcases its intricate structure and ability to withstand harsh coastal conditions. In June, Cogden Beach on Chesil Beach becomes adorned with beautiful flowering masses of Sea Kale. The sight is truly breathtaking and highlights nature's resilience against adversity. Even outside coastal areas, Sea Kale continues to impress. In vegetable gardens like Herefordshire's terracotta forcing pot garden, forced stems of Sea Kale grow alongside other crops—a testament to their versatility and adaptability. But halophytes aren't limited to just land-based plants. Mangrove trees like Kandelia candel can be found overhanging tidal creeks at Guandu Nature Park in Taiwan. These young fruits showcase the tree's remarkable ability to survive both saltwater inundation and fluctuating tides. Another notable halophyte is Marsh Samphire—its stem captured under a light microscope reveals its intricate cellular structure that aids in salt tolerance. Lastly, we have the Tamarisk tree—an iconic halophyte known for its feathery foliage that thrives along coastlines worldwide due to its high salt tolerance. The incredible diversity of halophytes found within Sunderbans National Park emphasizes the importance of preserving this unique habitat for future generations. Let us cherish these natural wonders together. 🌏✨"