Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversiglumis
ID:
866882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn. & C.R.Ball

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 24: 48 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866217

Common Names

  • Elymus diversiglumis
  • Diversiglumis Wild Rye
  • Diversiglumis Rye Grass

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Description

Elymus diversiglumis (also called Variable Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to western North America. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and spike-like inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus diversiglumis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus diversiglumis has small spikelets, each with two to five florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus diversiglumis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit that can reach a height of up to 30 cm (11.8 in). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Elymus diversiglumis

Elymus diversiglumis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Elymus diversiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus diversiglumis?

Elymus diversiglumis

What is the common name of Elymus diversiglumis?

Diverse-awned Wheatgrass

What is the natural habitat of Elymus diversiglumis?

Grasslands, meadows, 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

Carleton Roy Ball (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Ball' 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:90235-2: 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].