where does eelgrass grow
Eelgrass once grew in abundance in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, where it was harvested, dried and used for insulation in houses, such as the governor's summer mansion in Island Beach State Park. A blight decimated the eelgrass, which ended harvesting of the plant. The plant is making a gradual comeback.
Other facts about eelgrass: â¢ Eelgrass can be confused with wild celery. You can distinguish eelgrass by its narrower leaves, which grow alternately along the branches. Also, wild celery grows mostly in fresh water, while eelgrass is found in the saltier waters of the lower Bay. â¢ Part of eelgrass's scientific name, Zostera, means belt in Greek. This refers to the plant's ribbon-like appearance. â¢ Eelgrass provides important habitat for pipefish, ...