Plant
Saltmarsh Mallow
Kosteletzkya virginicaAlso known as Seashore Mallow, Sweat Weed, Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow
Saltmarsh mallow thrives in brackish coastal marshes where few other flowering perennials can tolerate high salinity levels. Its pale pink blossoms open during sunny daylight hours, attracting native bumblebees and butterflies throughout midsummer to early autumn. Deep root systems anchor the plant firmly against tidal surges while storing resources to resprout each spring.
HalophyteWetlandFlowering
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySunlight, Water, Soil minerals
Predators
- Herbivorous insects
- Muskrats
- Waterfowl
ThreatsCoastal development, sea-level rise, habitat drainage
HabitatsBrackish marshes, salt marsh edges, coastal swales, ditch margins
Life spanPerennial
Classification
- FamilyMalvaceae
- SpeciesKosteletzkya virginica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Best Viewing: Spot blooming blossoms during sunny morning hours in brackish coastal marshes.
- Conservation Etiquette: Remain on boardwalks and established paths to protect fragile estuarine soils.
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