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sea grape

Coccoloba uvifera

Sea grapes are fun plants that grow near the beach! They have big, round leaves and produce small, grape-like fruits that are loved by birds and other animals.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The sea grape has large, round, leathery leaves that start reddish, turn green, and then often blush red or orange before falling. Its small, greenish-white flowers grow in spikes, leading to clusters of purple, grape-like fruits.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderCaryophyllalesFamilyPolygonaceaeGenusCoccoloba
sea grape
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sea grape

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Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Each sea grape leaf can grow as big as a dinner plate!

Indigenous people used sea grape leaves to make healing teas and dye clothes!

Jelly made from sea grape fruits tastes like a sweet, wild berry!

The wood of a sea grape is so hard, it used to be called "ironwood"!

Special abilities

Ability

Salt Shield

Sea grape can tolerate salty ocean spray and sandy soil, helping it thrive where most other plants struggle to grow.

Ability

Beach Anchor

It has deep, strong roots that help stabilize sandy coastlines, protecting them from erosion by wind and waves.

Ability

Color Change Signal

Its broad leaves change from green to vibrant red, orange, or yellow before falling, a beautiful seasonal display.

Measurements & details

Height
200-1000 cm
Spread
200-800 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Wind

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Don't eat the fruits without asking an adult first, as not all fruits are safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is sea grape?

200-1000 cm

How wide does sea grape spread?

200-800 cm

How big are the flowers on sea grape?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does sea grape bloom?

Spring to summer

Is sea grape edible?

Yes

Is sea grape toxic?

None

What is sea grape's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is sea grape pollinated?

Wind

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