Sea Grape, Coccoloba uvifera is a remarkable native, salttolerant
species of plant found along many of Florida’s beaches.
Plants may appear as low spreading bushes or tall continuous
hedges along the sand dunes. This plant can be identified by its
thick circular leaves 8” to 10” in diameter and its grape-like
clusters of fruit. This fruit is consumed by a number of native
birds and mammals, while the protective canopy provides habitat
for animals including songbirds, lizards, gopher tortoise and
