Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Native to the coastlines of Europe and North Africa where it grows in the sands of beach dunes. Some very useful applications including Basketry; Broom; Fibre; Paper; Soil stabilization; Thatching; and Weaving.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. No more details, but the root is rather thin and fibrous. — No more details, but the root is rather thin and fibrous.

Habitat & North American Range

Sand dunes by the coast. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)