80 PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY PASTURES. 



this plant. Like Elymus arenarius it is used for fixing sand on 

 the sea-coast, but it possesses no feeding value, and is rejected by 

 all herbivorous animals. The name of Mat Grass arises from its 

 being emplo3^ed as a material for mats. It also makes excel- 

 lent thatch. Tiie time of flowering is Jidy. 



Elymus arenarius {Sand, or Upright Sea Lyme Grass), has 

 no equal for binding loose or blowing sand, for which purpose 

 its mat-like roots are naturally adapted. It lias been extensively 

 sown on portions of the English and Dutch coasts. Height, four 

 feet. Flowers in July. 



