Plant · GBIF taxon 5414524
Marsh Pink
Sabatia stellarisAlso known as Rose of Plymouth, Salt-Marsh Pink, Sea-Pink
Marsh pink blooms brightly along Atlantic and Gulf Coast salt marshes, opening star-like rose-pink blossoms with vibrant yellow centers outlined in red. These annual wildflowers thrive in brackish soils where tides briefly flood the roots, attracting bees and butterflies throughout late summer. Their slender, branched stems enable them to withstand strong coastal winds while displaying dozens of delicate flowers.
FloweringCoastalAnnual
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (Photosynthesis)
Predators
- Herbivorous Insects
- Grazing Waterfowl
ThreatsCoastal development, salt marsh degradation, sea level rise
HabitatsSalt marshes, brackish flats, coastal dunes
Life spanAnnual (1 year)
Classification
- OrderGentianales
- FamilyGentianaceae
- GenusSabatia
- SpeciesSabatia stellaris
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: Look for blooms from July through September in sunny, damp brackish flats.
- Habitat Care: Stay on boardwalks or dry paths to protect fragile salt marsh soils.
- Photography: Capture flowers on calm mornings when petals fully unfold in bright sunlight.
Close Relative (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Dan Vickers, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Gentian Relative (c) Vilseskogen, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Vilseskogen · cc-by-sa
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