Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cimmericum
ID:
842981

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nevski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Trudy Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ., Ser. 8b, Bot. 17: 56 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842316

Common Names

  • Cimmerian Wheatgrass
  • Agropyron Cimmericum
  • Cimmerian Wheat Grass

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Description

Agropyron cimmericum (also called Cimmerian Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to the temperate regions of Asia, Europe and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agropyron cimmericum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agropyron cimmericum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, reddish-brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropyron cimmericum is a cool-season grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass and is most commonly used for turf and pasture. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought and cold tolerant. It can be mowed or grazed and is tolerant of heavy traffic.

Where to Find Agropyron cimmericum

Agropyron cimmericum can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Agropyron cimmericum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropyron cimmericum?

Agropyron cimmericum

What is the common name of Agropyron cimmericum?

Cimmerian Wheatgrass

What is the growth habit of Agropyron cimmericum?

It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Sergéi Nevski (1908-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nevski' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384915-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].