Ammophila breviligulata, American marram grass
This plant plays a vital role in building and stabilizing sand dunes. They protect the dunes from erosion from waves and storms.
The seeds are consumed by some birds.
Schizachyrium scoparium, little bluestem
Caterpillar host for:
Common wood-nymph butterfly
Dusted skipper
Indian skipper
Crossline skipper
Leonard’s skipper
At least one moth species
Many birds eat the seeds
Ptelea trifoliata, common hoptree
Caterpillar host for:
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and
Giant Swallowtail
Flowers provides nectar for butterflies