DSC_1253 Sea blite (Suaeda novae-zelandiae) belongs to the fathen family, with thick almost succulent, linear leaves which are rarely more than 1cm long. It thrives in salt marsh, just beyond the reach of tidal waters. Purakanui Inlet, Otago
DSC_1379 Sea primrose, or maakoako (Samolus repens) flowering on salt marsh, amongst clumps of glasswort (Sarcocornia), and Sea blite (Suaeda). Waikouaiti Rivermouth *
SC_1723 Sea primrose, or maakoako (Samolus repens) detail of the leaf and small white flowers. Purakanui Inlet, Otago *
