saltgräs

Saltgräs is a common name in Swedish that can refer to several different species of grasses that thrive in saline environments, particularly along coastlines and in salt marshes. The most frequent species associated with the name is likely *Puccinellia maritima*, also known as reflexed saltmarsh-grass or sea meadow-grass. This grass is a perennial, forming dense tufts and spreading by rhizomes, which helps it to stabilize sediment in its coastal habitat.

Other plants that may be called saltgräs include species within the genus *Suaeda*, often referred to as sea blites, which are not true grasses but succulent, salt-tolerant plants found in similar environments. However, when "saltgräs" is used in a botanical context without further qualification, it almost invariably points to a *Puccinellia* species. These grasses are important components of coastal ecosystems, providing food and shelter for various invertebrates and birds. Their ability to tolerate high salt concentrations makes them unique and essential for the ecological balance of intertidal zones. The term is also sometimes used more broadly to include any grass-like plant found in salty conditions.