Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Brooks & J.J.N.Campb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
J. Kentucky Acad. Sci. 61: 88 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866465
Common Names
- MacGregor's Wildrye
- MacGregor's Elymus
- MacGregor's Wheatgrass
Description
Elymus macgregoriorum (also called MacGregor's Wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to North America, and is found in dry prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a smooth, greenish-brown stem, and its leaves are flat, alternate, and lanceolate in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Elymus macgregoriorum is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a hardy grass that can tolerate drought and other environmental conditions. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elymus macgregoriorum is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elymus macgregoriorum is a perennial grass that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Elymus macgregoriorum
Elymus macgregoriorum can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Europe.
Elymus macgregoriorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elymus macgregoriorum?
Elymus macgregoriorum
What is the common name of Elymus macgregoriorum?
MacGregor's Wildrye
What is the natural habitat of Elymus macgregoriorum?
Grasslands 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,