 | Marram grass is very vital for a succesful dune, the five main characteristics of marram grass are: 1) Marram thrives with very little rainfall and nutrients 2) Marram grass helps build the dune higher because it anchors sand that is blown to it by the wind. 3) Marram grass has thick waxy leaves that prevent water loss. 4) Marram grass has thick fiberous roots that anchor sand from a distance. 5) When Marram grass dies it leaves behind rich nutrients to help the next stage of vegetation grow. 6) Marram grass has a thick root called a rhizome which keeps the plant anchored. |
