The amazing adaptability of plants to their environment is truly awe-inspiring, and nowhere is this more evident than in the leaf structure of xerophytic grasses like Ammophila arenaria, commonly known as marram grass. This hardy grass is a familiar sight on the sandy beaches and dunes of the UK coastline, where it plays a vital role in stabilising the shifting sands and … [Read more...] about Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass