sea oats
noun
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a tall grass (Uniola paniculata) that has panicles resembling those of the oat, grows chiefly on the coast of the southern U.S., and is useful as a sand binder
also
: a related plant (Chasmanthium latifolium synonym U. latifolia) chiefly of the eastern U.S.
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This is a major clearing of mature dunes with sea grapes and sea oats.
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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Sea oats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea%20oats. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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