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Lyme Grass

Leymus arenarius is a psammophilic (sand-loving) species of grass in the family Poaceae, native to the coasts of Atlantic and Northern Europe. Leymus arenarius is commonly known as sand ryegrass, sea lyme grass, or simply lyme grass.

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Lyme grass spotted along a Long Island coastal community street

Lyme grass holds shifting sand dunes in place with deep roots, making it a practical choice for a...

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Leymus mollis
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Leymus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Poales
Habit: grass