Ammophila arenaria Images

Growing on dunes at Westenschouwen, the Netherlands
Photograph by: Bj.schoenmakers
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The plant can spread extensively and protect large areas of dunes
Photograph by: Yohan euan o4
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The grass cannot tolerate too much foot traffic - it dies out gradually and the sand becomes unstable
Photograph by: Franz Xaver

Given protection from human feet, as here at Marazion, Cornwall, the grass will re-establish
Photograph by: John Rostron

The grass is often planted to protect the dunes, as here in the Nederlands
Photograph by: Smiley.toerist

Flowering stem
Photograph by: Rasbak

The plant's extensive root system cannot always keep hold of the sand
Photograph by: Alfred

Close-up of the seeds and surrounding glumes
Photograph by: Steve Hurst; USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
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Drawing of the plant
Photograph by: Lindman, C.A.M., Bilder ur Nordens Flora, vol. 3: t. 468 (1922-1926)