Ernodea littoralis, commonly known as beach creeper, is a low-growing, evergreen coastal shrub native to southern Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical coastal regions of the Americas. This salt-tolerant species typically forms a spreading mound 1 to 3 feet tall with a broad horizontal spread ranging from 4 to 8 feet wide, though mature plants in ideal coastal habitats may extend even farther as stems root along sandy substrates. Its slender, woody stems are often ¼ to ½ inch thick near the base and trail outward across dunes and coastal hammocks. The glossy, leathery leaves grow opposite each other along the stems and measure about ¾ to 2 inches long and ¼ to ¾ inch wide, helping reduce water loss in windy, saline environments. Small tubular white flowers appear in clusters, each bloom roughly ⅜ to ½ inch long, followed by rounded white berries approximately ¼ inch in diameter that attract birds and other wildlife. Root systems are shallow but extensive, spreading several feet laterally to stabilize sand and tolerate drought and salt spray. In natural settings, individual colonies may occupy areas 10 feet or more across, creating dense groundcover important for erosion control. This species thrives in full sun exposure, sandy or rocky soils and coastal conditions.