Cord Grass

Cord Grass



Name
Cord Grass
Latin Name
Spartina maritima
Habitat
Probably an alien species, but is well established in most estuaries on the SW and SE coasts. Forms dense stands just below the high-tide mark.
Description
Forms tufts of narrow, spiky, rough, inrolled leaves; flower head consists of two branches that are pressed together. Size 40 cm.