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Ammophila arenaria subsp. arundinacea: Oyat du Midi

Ammophila arenaria subsp. arundinacea, also known as Oyat du Midi and commonly referred to as marram grass, is a subspecies of flowering plant.

Considerations for Pets

• Marram grass is often found in coastal areas.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Ammophila arenaria subsp. arundinacea
• Common Names: Oyat du Midi, Marram grass
• Family: Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
• Subfamily: Pooideae
• Tribe: Poeae
• Synonyms:
  • Ammophila arenaria var. arundinacea (Host) Husn.
  • Ammophila arundinaceae Host
  • Ammophila littoralis
  • Ammophila arenaria subsp. australis (Mabille) M. Lanz (sometimes considered a synonym)
  • Ammophila australis (Mabille)
  • Ammophila littoralis (P. Beauv.) Rothm.
  • Arundo arenaria L.
  • Psamma arenaria L.

Distribution and Habitat

• Ammophila arenaria subsp. arundinacea is found along the Mediterranean coast.
• The text mentions its presence in Portuguese sand dunes.
• It is described as a southern ecotype of marram grass, contrasting with the northern ecotype Ammophila arenaria subsp. arenaria.

Ecological Role

• Ammophila arenaria, including its subspecies, plays a role in dune stabilization.
• However, it's noted that Ammophila arenaria can be invasive and threaten coastal sand dunes.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The text discusses the diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) associated with Ammophila arenaria subsp. arundinacea.

Further Information

• Taxonomic Serial No.: 797291 is associated with Ammophila arenaria ssp. arundinacea in the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS).
• Information can be found in the Catalogue of Life.
• Further information can be found in the IPNI (International Plant Names Index).
• Data related to this subspecies can be found in the Dryades archive.