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''Phyllospadix torreyi'', Torrey's surfgrass, is a plant species found along the Pacific Coasts of
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). It grows in salt marshes in the intertidal zones. ''Phyllospadix torreyi'' is a grass-like plant with toothless leaves up to 60 cm long. ''Phyllospadix torreyi'' is the obligate host to the epiphytes, ''Melobesia mediocris'' and ''Smithora naiadum''.


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{{Taxonbar, from=Q15562221 torreyi Salt marsh plants Flora of British Columbia Flora of Washington (state) Flora of Oregon Flora of California Flora of Baja California Flora of Mexican Pacific Islands Biota of the Pacific Ocean Plants described in 1879 Flora without expected TNC conservation status