Taxonomy
Elytrigia atherica | Sea Couch | Broimfhéar mara
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Nationally scarce
Native status
Native
Species Biology
Habitat
Sandy shores and upper part of salt marshes
Life cycle
Perennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
International importance as a Crop Wild Relative. Irish plants may contain unique genetic characteristics that could aid species recovery and conservation programs in the future