Newburyport

The Daily News of Newburyport published an article on September 29, 2026, describing Spartina patens, commonly known as salt marsh hay. The piece says the plant is a strong, wiry grass with hollow stems that grows in the high-tidal zone of salt marshes.

The article explains that the species’ roots form dense mats that hold soil in place while still allowing air and water to pass through. Those characteristics help keep marsh substrate stable.