Marram Grass Collection (page 3)

Nut at Stanley west side of stanley with dune grass and beach in foreground, township of stanley below rock formation in Tasmania, Australia

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Cod, dunes with tufts of European Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)

Marram grass, beach and surf with Bamburgh Castle in distance, Bamburgh, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St Gothian Sands - with Sea Holly in foreground - Cornwall, UK
DAC-1171 St Gothian Sands - with Sea Holly in foreground Cornwall, UK Eryngium maritimum David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sand dune. The dune has been stabilised by marram grass (Ammophilia arenaria). The upper part of the dune has eroded, exposing the roots of the grass

Ammophila arenaria leaf, light micrograph
Ammophila arenaria leaf. Polarised light micrograph of a section through a marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) leaf, showing the characteristics that help reduce water loss

Taw-Torridge Estuary, Devon, England. This is the estuary of the rivers Taw and Torridge, where they meet the sea. This point is marked by the white wave bar (near horizon)

Coastal plants. Marram grass (Ammophila arenaria, lower centre), spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare, purple), evening primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Marram grass, Ynyslas dunes, National Nature Reserve, Ceredigion, Wales, UK, Europe
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Young girl in sand dunes, Broad Haven South, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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Young girl running in sand dunes, Broad Haven South, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, Europe
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High tide roost, St. Ishmaels, Cardigan Bay
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Marram grass and beach near Luskentyre, looking towards North Harris Forest Hills, South Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Marram Grass: Nature's Coastal Guardian" As the morning sun casts its golden glow upon Edgartown Lighthouse in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, a resilient plant stands tall amidst the dune formation. This plant is none other than marram grass, a true guardian of coastal landscapes. From Zuid Kennemerland National Park in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands to Woolacombe Beach in Devon, Great Britain; and from Luskentyre beach in Scotland to Seilebost beach on the Isle of Harris, this hardy grass thrives along sandy shores worldwide. Its scientific name Ammophila arenaria perfectly captures its ability to withstand harsh conditions and stabilize shifting sands. In Braunton Burrows overlooking Saunton Sands or at Twin Harbors State Park in Washington State, USA, marram grass forms intricate patterns across vast sand dunes. Its long roots anchor these fragile ecosystems while its dense foliage traps windblown sand particles that would otherwise erode precious land. The beauty lies not only in its practicality but also in its aesthetic appeal. As captured by artists like "Amongst the Bent" painted back in 1872 or through modern-day photography at Horgabost Beach on the Isle of Harris, it adds a touch of elegance with its graceful blades swaying gently under sunlight. Marram grass serves as a symbol of resilience and harmony between nature and mankind. It reminds us that even amidst ever-changing tides and shifting sands, there are steadfast guardians protecting our coasts for generations to come.