Strandhafer

derNoun

marram grass; beach grass

English translations

  1. 01

    beach oats

  2. 02

    dune oats

Word details

German meaning
Eine Grasart, die häufig zur Befestigung von Sanddünen verwendet wird.
English meaning
Marram grass
Synonym
Dünengras
German example
Der Strandhafer schützt die Dünen vor Erosion.
English example
Marram grass protects the dunes from erosion.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Strandhafer
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Strandhafer”

  1. Der Strandhafer schützt die Dünen vor Erosion. (The marram grass protects the dunes from erosion.)

Frequently asked questions

Why is 'Strandhafer' important?

It is ecologically crucial because its deep roots stabilize sand dunes on the coast.