Thinopyrum junceum, commonly named sand couch-grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.

[1] It is found in Europe and temperate Asia, and grows from rhizomes.

[2] They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves.

[3] A relative of wheat, Thinopyrum junceum is salt-tolerant.

A hybridization of the two creates a salt-tolerant wheat variety.