Elymus mollis

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American Dunegrass

American Dunegrass is a fast-growing coastal grass that can grow up to 4ft tall and 1.5-3ft wide.

This species serves an important role in dune ecology as it is one of the first plants to establish during ecological succession in the early stages of the development of a sand dune.

It is able to tolerate salt spray, little to no fresh water and very low nutrient levels, as well as the unstable sandy substrates of merican Dunegrass is a fast-growing coastal grass that can grow up to 4ft tall and 1.5-3ft wide.

This species serves an important role in dune ecology as it is one of the first plants to establish during ecological succession in the early stages of the development of a sand dune.

It is able to tolerate salt spray, little to no fresh water and very low nutrient levels, as well as the unstable sandy substrates of

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Erosion Control

Container

D-16, Stub, StubS
Ecological Value

This grass is a valuable species for landscape rehabilitation in native beach habitat.
Historical Uses

The leaves had been used for making baskets and hats and several other uses., a
Distribution

Native to Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, Greenland, Iceland, North America where it occurs across Canada and the northern US
Elevation

-37' – 1114'
Communities
Habitat

Sandy beaches

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