European Beachgrass

Overview

European beachgrass (Ammophila arenaria subsp. arenaria) is a densely tufted perennial grass found in beach dunes and other areas of salt tolerance. It is a sod-forming grass with narrow, flat, slightly rough leaves and a stiff, upright growth habit. The deep root system helps to create and maintain stable dunes as it holds together soils in the face of wind and salt spray. Beachgrass flowers from June to September and produces seeds a few weeks after flowering. It is an important coastal plant, protecting beaches and other coastal habitats from erosion.

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