Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stebbinsii
ID:
867392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gould

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Madroño 9: 126 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866727

Common Names

  • Stebbinsii Wildrye
  • Stebbinsii Rye Grass
  • Stebbinsii Wheatgrass

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Description

Elymus stebbinsii (also called Stebbins' Wildrye, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and long leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Elymus stebbinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Elymus stebbinsii sub. stebbinsii
Elymus stebbinsii sub. septentrionalis Barkworth

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elymus stebbinsii has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elymus stebbinsii is a perennial grass native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Elymus stebbinsii

Elymus stebbinsii can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Elymus stebbinsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elymus stebbinsii?

Elymus stebbinsii

What is the common name of Elymus stebbinsii?

Stebbins' wildrye

What is the habitat of Elymus stebbinsii?

Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides

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

Frank Walton Gould (1913-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gould' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90337-2: 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].