Vegetation. The dune complex is predominately vegetated with European and American beachgrasses (Ammophila arenaria and breviligulata, respectively) exotic species that have crowded out or limited the range of other plants. Other dune species include American dune grass (Leymus mollis, a native species), coastal strawberry (Fragaria chileonsis), seashore lupine (Lupinus littoralis), searocket (Cakile edentula), beach pea (Lathryrus japonicas), and beach morning glory (Convolvus soldanella). In addition, other invasive species—both native and introduced—once in the dune, tend to spread rapidly, including Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), gorse (Ulex europaeus), and stands of beach (or shore) pines (Pinus contorta). Dominant wetland-associated plant species of the dune area include Hooker willow (Salix hookeriana), slough sedge (Carex obnupta) hardhack (Spiraea douglasii), and black twinberry (Lonicera involucrate). (Ecological Land Services, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013.)
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Shoreline Master Program Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement, Grant Agreement
