Cakile lanceolata, commonly known as Coastal Searocket, is an annual or perennial subshrub or herb that is deciduous in nature. It is native to coastal dunes and sandy beaches in the Caribbean, Florida, and along the Gulf Coast of the United States. This plant typically reaches a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), with a sprawling habit that helps stabilize shifting sands. Coastal Searocket has fleshy, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, four-petaled flowers that are white to pale purple in color, blooming from late spring through summer. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite numerous, providing a delicate display.

Coastal Searocket is valued for its ability to thrive in harsh seaside environments, making it an excellent choice for coastal restoration projects and beachfront gardens. It is also used in xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it is not commonly found in traditional garden settings, its salt tolerance and erosion control properties make it a practical choice for challenging coastal sites. Potential problems include susceptibility to root rot in overly wet soils and the need for containment, as it can self-seed and spread beyond the desired area.CC BY-SA 4.0