Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caninus
ID:
866760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1755

Citation Micro:
Fl. Suec. , ed. 2: 39 (1755)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866095

Common Names

  • Caninus Grass
  • Elymus
  • Caninus

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Description

Elymus caninus (also called Woolly Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands, and prefers dry, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus caninus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of soil and climatic conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus caninus has a flower with awns that are usually 5-20 cm long. The seed is a small grain, usually 1-2 mm long. The seedlings have an erect growth habit and are usually 5-20 cm tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus caninus is a perennial grass native to Siberia and Mongolia. It is a low-growing species that forms dense tufts of foliage. It has a deep root system and is tolerant of drought and poor soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Elymus caninus

Elymus caninus is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Elymus caninus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus caninus?

Elymus caninus

What is the common name of Elymus caninus?

Dog Wild Rye

What is the habitat of Elymus caninus?

Dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400197-1: 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].