Salt Tolerant Collection

USA - Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach at sunset
CLA-198 USA - Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach at sunset Lake Michigan, Michigan, USA. Mary Clay Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Tamarisk tree, by the sea. Chios, Greece
ROG-11696 Tamarisk tree, by the sea Chios, Greece Tamarix parviflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Salt Marsh at Hest Bank Morecambe Bay Lancashire UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A fine example of mangrove trees with their roots protuding above the sand
VT-8817 mangrove trees with their roots protuding above the sand. At high tide these roots are under water Cape York. Northern Australia

Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult male, non-breeding plumage, feeding on Glasswort (Salicornia sp. ) seeds, Norfolk
Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult male, non-breeding plumage, feeding on Glasswort (Salicornia sp.) seeds, Norfolk, England, January

Sea lavender (Limonium vulgare), artwork C016 / 3334
Common sea lavender (Limonium vulgare) in flower, artwork

Glasswort (Salicornia herbacea), artwork C016 / 3333
Glasswort (Salicornia herbacea), artwork

Spiny rush (Juncus acutus), artwork C016 / 3323
Spiny rush (Juncus acutus) in flower. Artwork showing a bunch of flowering spiny rush (Juncus acutus), with a close-up showing its flower stalks (right)

Golden samphire (Inula crithmoides) C016 / 3322
Golden samphire (Inula crithmoides) in flower, artwork

Sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) C016 / 3321
Sea purslane (Atriplex portulacoides) in flower, artwork

Arthrocnemum fruticosum, artwork C016 / 3320
Arthrocnemum fruticosum, artwork

Sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias), artwork C016 / 3316
Sea spurge (Euphorbia paralias) in flower, artwork

Prickly saltwort (Salsola kali), artwork C016 / 3318
Prickly saltwort (Salsola kali), artwork

Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum), artwork C016 / 3315
Sea holly (Eryngium maritimum) in flower, artwork

Searocket (Cakile maritima), artwork C016 / 3319
European searocket (Cakile maritima) in flower, artwork

Morning glory (Calystegia soldanella) C016 / 3314
Morning glory (Calystegia soldanella)

Couch-grass (Elymus farctus), artwork C016 / 3312
Sand couch-grass (Elymus farctus), artwork

Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) C016 / 3313
Sea daffodil (Pancratium maritimum) in flower, artwork

Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) C016 / 3311
Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria). Artwork showing European marram grass, or beachgrass, growing on a sand-dune, with a close-up of its flower stalks (right)

Mangroves - precious and rare mangrove habitat at Cape Tribulation at low tide
SAS-1574 Mangroves - precious and rare mangrove habitat at Cape Tribulation at low tide. Cape Tribulation National Park, Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Queensland

Tamarisk tree (Tamarix parviflora) by the sea. Photographed in Greece, in March

Sea aster (Aster tripolium)
Sea aster flowers (Aster tripolium). This perennial halophytic (salt tolerant) plant is common in saltmarshes and coastal areas around Britain and Ireland

Oyster plant (Mertensia maritima) in flower, growing on a strandline. The strandline is the line of seaweed and other debris left at the edge of the sea by the tides. Photographed in July

Annual sea-blite (Suaeda maritima) on shingle. This coastal plant is halophytic (salt-tolerant). Photographed in July in Dorset, UK

White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa) in flower. Galapagos
ROG-12929 White Mangrove - in flower. Galapagos Laguncularia racemosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mangroves - survive well along Queensland's tidal sand flats providing a haven for many young marine animals
VT-8816 Mangroves - survive well along Queensland's tidal sand flats providing a haven for many young marine animals Northern Queensland

Mangrove - A fine example of a mangrove tree with its roots protuding above the sand at low tide
VT-8821 Mangrove - A fine example of a mangrove tree with its roots protuding above the sand at low tide. At high tide these roots are under water. Cape York Peninsulia, Queensland, Australia

Golden-samphire (Inula crithmoides) on limestone, Dorset coast
ROG-12724 Golden-samphire on limestone Dorset coast. UK Inula crithmoides Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Galapagos carpetweed (Sesuvium edmonstonei), Floreana, Galapagos
ROG-12935 Galapagos carpetweed Floreana, Galapagos Sesuvium edmonstonei Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea plantain
ROG-12584 Sea plantain Plantago maritima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western Australia - aerial of St George basin - Prince Regent Nature Reserve Salt Water Mangrove - dendretic drainage
JPF-11606 Western Australia - Aerial of St George basin. Salt water mangrove, showing dendretic drainage. Prince Regent Nature Reserve Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal

Dunmort
ROG-11586 Dunmort (Annual Sea-blite) - growing on rocks Scotland, UK Suaeda maritima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush / Hawaiin Half-flower - Native to south eastern Asia, East Africa
DH-3704 Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush / Hawaiin Half-flower Cocos (Keeling) Islands Scaevola taccada Native to south eastern Asia, East Africa, Australia and the Pacific Islands including Hawaii

Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush Plants / Hawaiin Half-flower - Lining foreshore
DH-3703 Beach Naupaka / Cabbage Bush Plants / Hawaiian Half-flower - lining foreshore Cocos (Keeling) Islands Scaevola taccada Native to south eastern Asia, East Africa

A salt tolerant plant growing across beach pebbles on Walney Island, Cumbria, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

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"Embracing the Salt Tolerant Beauty: From Charlevoix to Chios and Morecambe Bay" As the sun sets over the Charlevoix Lighthouse and beach in the USA, a remarkable phenomenon unfolds. Amidst the salty air, nature unveils its resilience through salt-tolerant wonders that thrive against all odds. In Greece's Chios, a solitary Tamarisk tree stands tall by the sea, defying harsh coastal conditions with its unwavering strength. Its branches sway gracefully as if whispering tales of survival to passersby. Across continents, at Hest Bank in Lancashire UK, a mesmerizing Salt Marsh stretches before our eyes. This delicate ecosystem teems with life specially adapted to withstand high salinity levels, and is here that nature showcases its ability to transform adversity into breathtaking beauty. In Norfolk's serene landscape, an adult male Twite finds sustenance amidst Glasswort seeds. With non-breeding plumage adorning its feathers, this resilient bird exemplifies adaptability in even the harshest environments. Sea lavender blooms proudly along sandy shores; their vibrant purple hues contrasting against azure waters create an artistic masterpiece for all who behold them. These hardy flowers remind us of nature's ability to flourish where others may falter. Glasswort emerges from brackish soil like miniature emerald forests dotting landscapes near water bodies. Their succulent stems embody resilience as they soak up saltwater without flinching—a testament to their tenacity. Spiny rush reeds stand tall among wetlands—sharp yet elegant guardians of fragile ecosystems thriving on saline-rich soils. They serve as reminders that strength often lies hidden beneath seemingly prickly exteriors. Golden samphire adds a touch of sunshine along coastlines with its bright yellow blossoms—a beacon of hope amidst challenging surroundings. Its presence reminds us that beauty can be found even in desolate places when we open our eyes to it.