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Zostera marina Eel grass (1 Page of 5) The Zostera marina plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Zosteraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Eel grass. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Zostera marina Common Name: Eel grass Family: Zosteraceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Fine gravel, sand or mud in the sea from low water spring tides down to depths of 4 metres[17]. It is rarely found in estuaries[17].
Medicinal Information: The leaves are used in the treatment of dropsy, goitre and women's illnesses[218].
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