 (“American Lyme Grass.” Go Botany, gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/leymus/mollis/.) |
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| Common Name(s) | American dune grass, American dune wild-rye, sea lyme-grass, strand-wheat, strand grass | ||||
| Scientific Name | Leymus mollis | ||||
| Family | Poaceae | ||||
| Location/Vegetative Zone | Primary Dunes | ||||
| Flowering Period | June-July | ||||
| Identifying Characteristics | Thick, shiny, needle-like leaves found in clumps | ||||
Description
- Leaves
- Green
- Wheat-like on top when bloomed
- Long, thick grass
- Grow in groups
- Can reach a height of 2-6 feet.
- Have a fruiting period from summer to fall.
- Distributed across the Eastern, Western, and Northern Coasts of North America, Greenland, and East Asia.
Cultural Uses
- Used by Native Americans
- Dried and used grass for basketry and weaving
- The tough, sharp leaves could be used as a needle and thread
Misc
- High disease resistance
- Drought, burial, and salt tolerant
- able to last harsh environmental conditions
- Very adaptable
Sources
“American Dune Grass”. Monterey Bay Aquarium. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. Web.
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