Ammophila arenaria (L.) Link

Spice In the field 1 In the field 2

Family: GRAMINEAE (POACEAE)

Genus: Ammophila

Catalan common name: Borró. Canya d´arenal.

Spanish common name: Barrón.

Province distribution: Alacant. Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Tarragona. València.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza. Formentera.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Hemicryptophyte.

Habitats: Beaches and dunes, sandy soils. Sandy soils.

Characteristics: This Gramene is very characteristic of dune systems, where it plays a fundamental role in fixing the sand. It is very large and can be distinguished from other dune Gramenes because of its very large, clearly visible ligule.