Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Lindb.) Conert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Mitt.-Eur. , ed. 3, 1(3; 10): 802 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841063
Common Names
- Elyleymus bergrothii
- Bergroth's Elyleymus
- Bergrothii Elyleymus
Description
Elyleymus bergrothii (also called Bergroth's wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Elyleymus bergrothii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elyleymus bergrothii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elyleymus bergrothii 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 bergrothii
Elyleymus bergrothii is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.
Elyleymus bergrothii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elyleymus bergrothii?
Elyleymus bergrothii
What is the growth habit of Elyleymus bergrothii?
Elyleymus bergrothii is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.
What is the native range of Elyleymus bergrothii?
Elyleymus bergrothii is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Species in the Elyleymus genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1000002-1: 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].