Flora & Fauna

There are many types of grasses and brush along the shores and marshes of Rudee Inlet and the Owl's Creek Watershed, including wildflowers.

The wildlife of Rudee Inlet depends on the grasses and trees to survive.

GRASSES

Saltmarsh Cordgrass Virginia Beach Saltmarsh Cordgrass

Salt Grass Salt Grass

Saltmeadow Hay Saltmeadow Hay

 

WILDFLOWERS

Blazing Star flower Blazing Star

Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower

Cattails (cat Tails) Cat Tails (cattails)

Marsh Hibiscus Marsh Hibiscus

 

TREES

Sassafras Sassafras

Loblolly Pine Loblolly Pine