Zostera capensis Setch.
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Synonyms:
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Nanozostera capensis (Setch.) Toml. & Posl.
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capensis: of the Cape (South Africa) |
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In shallow calm coastal waters, on mud flats, edges of channels, occasionally on sand. Exposed at very low tide. |
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Angola, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa and Madagascar. |
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| Literature:
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Bandeira, S.O. (2009). Zosteraceae Flora Zambesiaca 12(2) Pages 94 - 95. (Includes a picture).
Figueiredo, E. & Smith, G.F. (2008). Plants of Angola Strelitzia 22 SANBI, Pretoria Page 208. as Nanozostera capensis
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