Elymus elymoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Raf.) Swezey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Nebraska Fl. Pl. : 15 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866238
Common Names
- Elymus elymoides
- Elymoides Wild Rye
- Elymoides Rye Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elymus elymoides (also called Elymus 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 elymoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elymus elymoides sub. californicus (J.G.Sm.) BarkworthElymus elymoides sub. elymoides
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elymus elymoides has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elymus elymoides is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a well-prepared seed bed and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Elymus elymoides
Elymus elymoides can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Elymus elymoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus elymoides?
Elymus elymoides
What type of plant is Elymus elymoides?
Elymus elymoides is a species of grass
Where is Elymus elymoides found?
Elymus elymoides is found in western North America
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
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
Goodwin Deloss Swezey (1851-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swezey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90240-2: 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].