Elymus pungens, the sea couch grass, is a species of grass of the genus Elymus in the family Poaceae.

It is a common grass species native to Europe and Asia.

Elymus pungens is typically found in sandy, and saline environments and can tolerate harsh weather conditions; because of this it is a common pioneer species typically associated with sand dunes.

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