Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
californicum
ID:
841703

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bowden) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 83: 308 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841038

Common Names

  • Elyhordeum californicum
  • California Wild Rye
  • California Wildrye

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Description

Elyhordeum californicum (also called California Barley, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to California in the United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and chaparral. It has narrow, flat leaves and small spikelets with awns.

Uses & Benefits

Elyhordeum californicum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elyhordeum californicum has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyhordeum californicum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. When growing from seed, it should be sown in a well-drained, sunny location in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Elyhordeum californicum

Elyhordeum californicum can be found in California, USA.

Elyhordeum californicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyhordeum californicum?

Elyhordeum californicum

What is the common name of Elyhordeum californicum?

Californicum

What is the native habitat of Elyhordeum californicum?

Grasslands in North America

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

Wray Merrill Bowden (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowden' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1091401-2: 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].