Flora Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes

• Marram Grasses Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes:

  • Extensive Root System
  • thick waxy layer
  • Rapid Growth
  • Flexible Stems
• Marram Grasses Adaptations in Ainsdale Dunes:


  • Extensive Root System
  • thick waxy layer
  • Rapid Growth
  • Flexible Stems
• How does an extensive root system help marram grasses?

  Helps stabilise them
• How do flexible stems help marram grasses?

  allows them to bend in strong winds
• How does a thick waxy layer on marram grasses help?

  Helps protect the stomata from drying winds to reduce water loss
• How does marram grasses having rapid growth help?

  They grow up to 1 metre a year to keep up with the build up of sand