




Panicum amarum
Bitter Panicgrass is a tall grass that grows in sandy places like beaches and dunes. It helps keep the sand in place and is important for the environment!
生息地: Coastal areas
The Bitter Panicgrass has a robust, upright form with stiff, bluish-green leaves that often curl inward. Its sturdy stems can sometimes display a purplish tint, especially near the base. It stands out with its dense, clumping growth commonly found in sandy coastal areas.





カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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Its scientific name, *amarum*, means 'bitter' in Latin, hinting at its taste!
Its seeds are a vital snack for many tiny migrating shorebirds!
Some scientists are studying its toughness to help protect beaches from erosion!
This plant can grow in pure sand where most other plants would struggle!
Bitter Panicgrass has a special coating on its leaves that helps it block out excess salt, allowing it to thrive near the ocean.
Bitter Panicgrass has incredibly deep and strong roots that spread underground, acting like a net to hold shifting sand dunes in place.
Bitter Panicgrass can survive long dry spells by rolling its leaves to reduce water loss, staying green when other plants wilt.
Odocoileus virginianus
deer browse its leaves and stems

Calidris alba
shorebirds feed on its seeds
Peromyscus polionotus
mice use its dense clumps for cover
まだ別名はありません。
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
Always be careful when walking near tall grass; watch for insects or hidden animals.
100-200 cm
30-60 cm
0.1-0.3 cm
Summer-fall
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多年生
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