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Marram - Ammophila arenaria

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Marram Marram - Ammophila arenaria dylan Hartlepool 10 Jun 2021, 3:25 p.m. 31 May 2021, 7:01 p.m.
Marram Marram - Ammophila arenaria dylan Hartlepool 10 Jun 2021, 3:25 p.m. 31 May 2021, 7:01 p.m.
Marram Marram - Ammophila arenaria dylan Hartlepool 10 Jun 2021, 3:25 p.m. 31 May 2021, 7:01 p.m.
Marram Marram - Ammophila arenaria dylan Hartlepool 10 Jun 2021, 3:25 p.m. 31 May 2021, 7:01 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread but scattered along coasts throughout the UK, being more patchy in the South. Habitat includes: Sandy, well-drained coastal sites such as sand dunes, casual inland. Other names include: Marram Grass. Growing habit: Rhizomatous Perennial. It is both a Halophyte (salt tolerant) and Xerophyte (drought tolerant).