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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Partnership Protects Atlantic Beach Dunes [Image 4 of 5]

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    A gloved hand holds a small uprooted seedling with visible roots still coated in sandy soil. The plant has green oval leaves on reddish-purple stems with fine root hairs attached. The background shows dry, sandy ground with scattered dead plant material.

    ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    07.21.2026

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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Invasive Species Management Branch biologist Jessica Spencer holds two beach vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) seedlings removed from an isolated infestation in Atlantic Beach, Florida. First detected by the City of Atlantic Beach in 2024 during a beach renourishment project, the invasive plant had formed a dense monoculture with extensive underground runners that threatened dune systems. Following several treatment rounds by USACE crews and contractors, only 10 resprouts were found and treated in July, signaling significant progress toward eradication; however, newly germinated seedlings underscore the need for continued monitoring (USACE photo)

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    Date Taken: 07.21.2026
    Date Posted: 08.10.2026 13:47
    Photo ID: 9861031
    VIRIN: 260721-A-A1411-1001
    Resolution: 3024x4032
    Size: 3.53 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, US
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    The image shows a coastal dune area densely covered with low-growing shrubs and vegetation, with beach houses or vacation rental properties visible in the background. Tall dried sea oat stalks are prominent in the foreground. White fencing separates the natural dune vegetation from the residential deck areas.
    The image shows a dense coastal shrub landscape featuring plants with broad, leathery green leaves and small purple/blue flowers in bloom. The foreground prominently displays flowering shrubs, likely Vitex rotundifolia (beach vitex) or a similar coastal species, with clusters of purple tubular flowers and white buds. In the background, elevated beach houses or vacation rental structures are visible, bathed in warm golden evening light.
    The image shows a sandy coastal dune area covered with dry, dormant beach vegetation, likely sea oats or similar dune grasses. Behind the dune area, residential beach houses are visible with white picket fencing, green lawns, and wooden boardwalks/decks. A photographer's shadow is prominently cast across the foreground sand and vegetation.
    A gloved hand holds a small uprooted seedling with visible roots still coated in sandy soil. The plant has green oval leaves on reddish-purple stems with fine root hairs attached. The background shows dry, sandy ground with scattered dead plant material.
    A small seedling with bright green, opposite leaves and a reddish-purple stem is emerging from sandy soil. The plant appears to be a young dicot in an early growth stage, surrounded by scattered dry plant debris and dead grass blades. The image is taken at a low angle in warm, raking light suggesting early morning or late afternoon sun.

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