Calamagrostis arenaria subsp. arenaria
European Beachgrass, Marramgrass
Also known as: Ammophila arenaria subsp. arenaria
- Ammophila arenaria subsp. arenaria
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Europe, Calamagrostis arenaria subsp. arenaria (commonly known as European beachgrass or Marramgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Calamagrostis arenaria, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Baltic States, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Chile Central, Chile South, Falkland Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Maryland, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Nova Scotia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington, Western Australia
Base Species & Variations