Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 . If you are looking for some defense against the winds, waves, and flooding that continuously batter and eat away your coastal property, American beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata) is your plant.This hardy, salt-tolerant, native grass has strong, fast-growing underground rhizomes (root-like underground stems). When we first started transplanting beach grass in the 1950’s, we harvested the grass from dunes near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Most people simply know it as "dune grass" This grass is a native found from North Carolina to New England as well as the Great Lakes Region. Facts. Dune grass is often used as an erosion control plant for dune stabilization or on non-dune areas where soils are sandy and dry. First Blog PostRead more . Ammophila breviligulata -(Cape American Beach Grass) Also know as American Beach grass or Cape American Beach Grass. Ammophila breviligulata (American beachgrass or American marram grass) is a species of grass native to eastern North America, where it grows on sand dunes along the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes coasts. Spotted for Missions. The dune grass community immediately west of the beach are dominated by American beachgrass, bitter panicum, saltmeadow cordgrass, and sea oats. Beachgrass thrives under conditions of shifting sand, sand burial, and high winds; it is a dune-building grass that builds the first line of sand dunes along the coast. In March and … Tall glaucous grass of beaches and dunes along Lake Superior; stems finely pubescent at the summit, just below the dense, unbranched inflorescence; leaves up to 15 mm wide. Sized from 24” to 48” tall, with life-like leaves, the Dune Grass would be great in bunches with a sandy base, or used in a planter as shown here to add lift to an existing design. We specialize in erosion control through landscaping. Call us for information from erosion trouble spots to a complete landscape design including Olde Paths DUNE GRASS! Ammophila breviligulata (Cape American Beach Grass) Also known as American Beach grass or Cape American Beach Grass. syn. This provides nutrients for the plant and stimulates more rhizomes to form and send up more shoots. American dune grass dies back under stress but comes back when conditions become favorable. Today we are at Dam Neck Annex, part of Oceana Naval Air Station in Virginia Beach, Virginia, restoring sand dune habitat along the Atlantic coast. Key Characteristics. Elymus mollis) is a species of grass known by the common names American dune grass, American dune wild-rye, sea lyme-grass, strand-wheat, and strand grass.Its Japanese name is hamaninniku.It is native to Asia, where it occurs in Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, and northern parts of North America, where it occurs across Canada and the northern United States, … We supply Cape American Beach Grass (Ammophila Breviligulata) which is the best species for the initial stabilization of fronting dunes. Ammophila breviligulata, know as american beach grass is used extensively in dune stabilization.It depends on wind to whip up the sand around its stems. Vans American Native Beach Grass is established on the shores of the lakes throughout the great lakes basin from Duluth Minnesota to Buffalo New York. Supplying Dune Grass to the Southeastern United States. Tolerates wind, sun, and sand. Alaska, USA. Summary 2 Leymus mollis (syn. No Comments Sign in to comment. Recognition: American dune wild-rye is a large, erect, and somewhat glaucous grass arising from long, stout, rhizomes (underground stems), with crowded overlapping sheaths at the base, terminating in a dense spike of nu-merous 4-6 flowered spikelets. mollis -American dune grass grows along the coasts in beach sand. This dune grass likes full sun. Dune grass needs full sun and will die back if its sunlight is restricted. Beach grass, (genus Ammophila), also called marram grass, psamma, or sand reed, genus of two species of sand-binding plants in the grass family (). The stress of restricted lighting will cause further weakening in the dune grass… Benefits of Dune Grass Landscapes: – More leisure time – No mowing – No irrigation – No fertilization – Economical – Controls Erosion – Attracts wildlife – Native plant. Currently unavailable. Helping to knit a dune together, American Beach Grass is an efficient dune stabilizer. To assess the effectiveness of American beach grass plantings to coastal dune restoration, I will survey 4 American beach grass plots (roughly 20ft by 5ft) and 4 control plots (roughly 20 ft by 5ft). The beach grass was planted in early April the plots held 50 pair of plants. It has erect, green foliage and develops long seed heads in midsummer. American dunegrass is the most common grass in the nearshore and backshore environments of Puget Sound, and is widespread along the outer coast of Washington and Oregon. below mid-estimate. Spotted on Jun 15, 2016 Submitted on Jul 29, 2016. It can tolerate salt spray as well as salty soil. We also offer Dune Grass installation for you. Elymus mollis) is a species of grass known by the common names American dune grass, American dune wild-rye, sea lyme-grass, strand-wheat, and strand grass.Its Japanese name is hamaninniku.It is native to Asia, where it occurs in Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, and northern parts of North America, where it occurs across Canada and the northern United States, … Species ID Suggestions Sign in to suggest organism ID. Beachgrass is a popular species chosen for dune stabilization and erosion control throughout the Eastern United States and Great Lakes. Summary 2 Leymus mollis (syn. May 22, 2012. Our artificial Dune grass captures the easy, breezy feeling of being at the beach perfectly. We currently do not grow this plant. 18 x 24 inches (45.7 x 61.0 cm) Provenance . Realized Price -15%. Erik Jules, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, advised Elizabeth Nguyen, Sean Thull and Steven La Pointe on the project. Customers who viewed this item also viewed. Auction Venue/Sale Sale Date. Step 1 Cover the area of dune grass growth with black plastic sheeting. American lyme grass is a common dune grass from Atlantic and Pacific coast beaches. Project Noah is a tool that nature lovers can use to explore and document local wildlife and a common technology platform that research groups can use to harness the power of citizen scientists everywhere. NCYP 35" Tall Artificial Plants for Home Decor Indoor Natural Large Faux Fake Potted Plants with Black Planter Pot Office Floor Decorative Reed Grasses Gift Our pricing is very reasonable. What do we sell? American Beach Grass. CCC Dried Dune Grass - Natural Large 8 oz Bunch Height 34-35in. Don Worth, American, 1924 - 2009 (Mill Valley, California), by bequest to the Don Worth Photographic Trust, 2009. Right now, currently, we are planting panic grass on the dunes to help prevent erosion. Dune Grass, also known as American Beachgrass and Marram Grass, is a spreading, rhizomatous native bunch grass common along the shores of Lake Michigan. What is Beach Grass? American dune grass relies on the instability of the dunes, and the constant shifting of sand from water and wind, to maintain vigor in the landscape. State Certified ‘Cape’ American Beachgrass (Ammophila Breviligulata), also called Dunegrass. Gary Reese. American dune grass, Leymus mollis #1, 2000 Charcoal on paper . 2009 - 2010 Don Worth Photographic Trust (South San Francisco, California), donated to the J. Paul Getty Museum, 2010. It has long, underground stems (rhizomes) that send shoots upward and roots downward. Leymus mollis American dune wild-rye. Marram Grass is the pioneer plant on a beach. American Dune Grass. As demand grew for grass we established our own field beds. Tough grasses with strong roots that can grow on exposed sandy shores. “Foredunes are dunes’ regions closest to the ocean. These rhizomes anchor American dune grass and the surrounding shifting sand, creating places where other dune plants can survive. A. breviligulata or American beachgrass is a perennial which is native to the north and mid-Atlantic coasts. American dune grass is one of these important pioneer plants. Status and Rank. Works on Paper. American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) grows along the Atlantic coast and in the Great Lakes region of North America. Found on the Atlantic coast and the lower Great Lakes, Ammophila breviligulata (American Beach Grass) is an evergreen perennial grass arising from horizontal and vertical underground rhizomes that can reach 20 ft. long and deep (6 m). Estimate . Beachgrass spreads readily through creeping rhizomes. $30.61. Plant Symbol = AMBR Contributed By: USDA NRCS New Jersey State Office and the National Plant Data Center Alternate Names coastal beachgrass, beach grass, marram grass Uses Dune Stabilization: Major use is to stabilize moving sand along the Atlantic seacoast and Great Lakes region. Its bluish-green foliage and stout spikelets that contain more than one floret distinguish it from the common beach grass, Ammophila breviligulata, with which it often co-occurs. Blogs. American beachgrass is near its natural southern limit, while sea oats is considered to be at the northern limit of its range. Our garden center is located just outside of Cape May NJ and … Elymus, or American dune grass, is a native plant that can change the foredunes’ landscape. Elymus mollis ssp. Kill dune grass to eliminate it from your yard or property. AMERICAN BEACHGRASS Ammophila breviligulata Fern. Most people simply know it as "dune grass" This grass is a native found from North Carolina to New England as well as the Great Lakes Region. It occurs in broad, extensive stands on dunes and gravelly beaches, frequently comprising the dominant vegetation bewteen beaches and inland areas. Elymus mollis) is a species of grass known by the common names American dune grass, American dune wild-rye, sea lyme-grass, strand-wheat, and strand grass.Its Japanese name is hamaninniku.It is native to Asia, where it occurs in Japan, China, Korea, and Russia, and northern parts of North America, where it occurs across Canada and the northern United States, … Beach grass is effective at stabilizing dunes because of its fast establishment and rhizomatous growth habit. Summary 2 Leymus mollis (syn. - Single Bunch - Natural 2.5 out of 5 stars 3. 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