Ammophila breviligulata Beach grass (Gramineae)

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Ammophila breviligulata
Beach grass
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The Ammophila breviligulata plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Newfoundland to North Carolina and on the shores of the Great Lakes. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Beach grass.

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Latin Name:  Ammophila breviligulata
Common Name:  Beach grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  Fern.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Coastal sand dunes[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position in a light well-drained soil. Very tolerant of severe maritime exposure. The plant has a deep, strong and extensively creeping rhizome, it can become invasive when growing in suitable conditions[236].

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