Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristatus
ID:
841727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Barkworth & D.R.Dewey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 43: 570 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841062

Common Names

  • Elyleymus aristatus
  • Aristate Elyleymus
  • Aristatus Elyleymus

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Description

Elyleymus aristatus (also called Bearded Wildrye, Bearded Wild Rye, and Bearded Rye, among many other common names) is a species of wild rye native to the western coast of North America. It is a tufted perennial grass growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Elyleymus aristatus is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elyleymus aristatus is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are thin and slender with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyleymus aristatus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Elyleymus aristatus

Elyleymus aristatus is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Elyleymus aristatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyleymus aristatus?

Elyleymus aristatus

What is the growth habit of Elyleymus aristatus?

Elyleymus aristatus is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Elyleymus aristatus?

Elyleymus aristatus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Douglas R. Dewey (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942077-1: 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].