beach grass

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Definition of beach grass in English English dictionary

tough grasses with strong roots that can grow on exposed sandy shores

A perennial grass of the genus Ammophila, especially A. breviligulata, native to sandy shores along the Great Lakes and Atlantic coast of North America, and having spikelets in long, erect, crowded clusters. It is commonly planted as a sand binder to stabilize dunes and combat beach erosion. Also called marram

Hyphenation

Beach grass

Turkish pronunciation

biç gräs

Pronunciation

/ˈbēʧ ˈgras/ /ˈbiːʧ ˈɡræs/