Status:
valid
Authors:
Buckley
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 14: 99 (1862 publ. 1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866302
Common Names
- Elymus glaucus
- Glaucus Wild Rye
- Bluish Wild Rye
Description
Elymus glaucus (also called Blue Wild Rye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has thin, blue-green leaves and grows in clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus glaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Elymus glaucus sub. mackenzii (Bush) J.J.N.Campb.
Elymus glaucus sub. virescens (Piper) Gould
Elymus glaucus sub. glaucus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus glaucus is a small, yellow-green, spike-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus glaucus is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Elymus glaucus
Elymus glaucus is native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Elymus glaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus glaucus?
Elymus glaucus
What is the common name of Elymus glaucus?
Blue wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus glaucus?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:400271-1: 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].