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Enhalus acoroides
Growing to 1 m long or more, this is the longest seagrass on Singapore's shores. It flowers quite regularly, producing large female flowers on long stalks that develop into a furry fruit.
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Enhalus acoroides
The female flower in full bloom. The white petals fall off the day after blooming.
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Enhalus acoroides
During a bloom of Tape seagrass, tiny male flowers float on the water like bits of styrofoam. When several come near one another, they tend to form rafts by sticking in an orderly manner.
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Enhalus acoroides
Roots
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Enhalus acoroides
Ripening fruit
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Enhalus acoroides
Male flowers
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