Agropyron pungens | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Agropyron |
Species: | A. pungens |
Binomial name | |
Agropyron pungens |
Agropyron pungens (sea couch grass) is a species of grass of the genus Agropyron in the Poaceae family. It is a common grass species native to Europe and Asia. Agropyron pungens is typically found in sandy, and saline environments and can tolerate harsh weather conditions; because of this it is a common pioneer species typically associated with sand dunes.