The only plant on the island able to thrive in the lava ash and arid sands, the sand elymium (Leymus arenarius) is a large grass with pastel green foliage that has the ability to bind wind-beaten soils.

The only plant on the island able to thrive in the lava ash and arid sands, the sand elymium (Leymus arenarius) is a large grass with pastel green foliage that has the ability to bind wind-beaten soils.