Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arizonicus
ID:
866677

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 125 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866012

Common Names

  • Arizona Wheatgrass
  • Arizona Elymus
  • Arizona Wild Rye

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Description

Elymus arizonicus (also called Arizona Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats. It has a slender, erect stem with a tuft of narrow leaves at the top. The leaves are up to 8 inches long and have a rough texture. The flowers are small and greenish-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus arizonicus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elymus arizonicus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. Its seeds are small, dark-brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus arizonicus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall and the clumps should be divided into smaller sections. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Elymus arizonicus

Elymus arizonicus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Elymus arizonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus arizonicus?

Elymus arizonicus

What is the common name of Elymus arizonicus?

Arizona wildrye

What is the natural habitat of Elymus arizonicus?

Grasslands and meadows

Species in the Elymus genus

Elymus brachyphyllus, Elymus czilikensis, Elymus dorei, Elymus ebingeri, Elymus hansenii, Elymus incertus, Elymus interjacens, Elymus maltei, Elymus mossii, Elymus nothus, Elymus palmerensis, Elymus pseudorepens, Elymus saxicola, Elymus spurius, Elymus wallii, Elymus abolinii, Elymus afghanicus, Elymus africanus, Elymus alaskanus, Elymus albicans, Elymus aliena, Elymus alienus, Elymus alpinus, Elymus angulatus, Elymus angustispiculatus, Elymus antiquus, Elymus arcuatus, Elymus aristiglumis, Elymus arizonicus, Elymus athericus, Elymus atratus, Elymus bakeri, Elymus barbicallus, Elymus barystachyus, Elymus borianus, Elymus burchan-buddae, Elymus buschianus, Elymus cacuminis, Elymus caianus, Elymus californicus, Elymus canadensis, Elymus caninus, Elymus caucasicus, Elymus cheniae, Elymus ciliaris, Elymus clivorum, Elymus colorans, Elymus confusus, Elymus cordilleranus, Elymus coreanus,

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

Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
Jared Gage Smith (1866-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Sm.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90194-2: 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].