What plants grow in sand dunes? Not many. Although humans love to live on the coastal dunes, many common plants are not that happy in this type of location. Most plant species don’t do well with the high temperatures, salt spray, and beach wind. It is understandable that these factors severely limit the diversity of plant life in the areas. However, there are some plants that grow in sand dunes, and in fact are responsible for creating those dunes. Read on for a discussion of sand dune plant species. Sand Dunes and Plants Anyone who has been to the beach has seen plants that grow in sand dunes, so it’s clear that some do. Although, identifying those that occur naturally along the coast is another matter. It’s time to learn the names and growth habits of coastal sand dune plants. Before we get to sand dune plant identification, however, it’s […]
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