marram

/ˈmærəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of grass (Ammophila arenaria) found in coastal areas, with long, thin stems and a mass of fine, thread-like leaves

“The beach was covered with marram grass, which helped prevent erosion.”

2. verb

to plant or sow with marram grass, typically to stabilize a sandy area

“The park rangers decided to marram the dunes to prevent them from shifting during storms.”

Synonyms

  • coast grass
  • dune grass

Antonyms

  • deciduous
  • non-native plant species