This species grows in maritime and continental saline habitats, from the shores of the Black Sea to the colline area.

22.07.2011 CT

 

Halophile & psammophile perennial plant. Leaves linear, entire, long-attenuated at the apex, slightly fleshy. Scapes numerous.

Scape appressed hairy, longer than leaves.

Spikes 5-11 cm long, here at anthesis, shorter than scape.

02.09.2013 GR

E+M  |  FEU Most of Europe, but rare in the extreme south.