Beachcombers Field Guide - Department Of Fisheries Western ...

The hooked base of a wireweed seedling
is known as a comb anchor. When this
seagrass reproduces, the seeds germinate
and remain attached to the plant for up to
12 months, until they are the size of a
small seedling with only a couple leaves.
When the seedling is released, the hook
at the base of the plant is used to
attach itself to the sea fl oor – but
sometimes they do not attach
and are washed ashore.
Comb anchor