Leymus latiglumis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 9: 62 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878198
Common Names
- Leymus latiglumis
- Latiglumis Lyme Grass
- Latiglumis Wild Rye
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leymus latiglumis (also called Tall Wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, sandy soils, grasslands, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leymus latiglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control on hillsides and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leymus latiglumis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, which is usually borne in clusters of two to five. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leymus latiglumis is a perennial grass native to the Patagonian steppe of Argentina and Chile. It is a tufted grass with erect stems that reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Leymus latiglumis
Leymus latiglumis can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Leymus latiglumis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leymus latiglumis?
Leymus latiglumis
What is the common name of Leymus latiglumis?
Broad-leaved Wheatgrass
What is the natural habitat of Leymus latiglumis?
Grasslands and steppes
Species in the Leymus genus
Leymus buriaticus, Leymus fedtschenkoi, Leymus jenisseiensis, Leymus multiflorus, Leymus ramosoides, Leymus sphacelatus, Leymus tuvinicus, Leymus vancouverensis, Leymus aemulans, Leymus ajanensis, Leymus akmolinensis, Leymus alaicus, Leymus altus, Leymus ambiguus, Leymus angustus, Leymus arenarius, Leymus aristiglumis, Leymus cappadocicus, Leymus chinensis, Leymus cinereus, Leymus condensatus, Leymus crassiusculus, Leymus divaricatus, Leymus erianthus, Leymus flavescens, Leymus flexilis, Leymus flexus, Leymus innovatus, Leymus karelinii, Leymus kopetdaghensis, Leymus lanatus, Leymus latiglumis, Leymus mollis, Leymus multicaulis, Leymus nikitinii, Leymus obvipodus, Leymus ordensis, Leymus paboanus, Leymus pacificus, Leymus pendulus, Leymus pishanicus, Leymus pseudoracemosus, Leymus pubinodes, Leymus racemosus, Leymus ramosus, Leymus ruoqiangensis, Leymus salinus, Leymus secalinus, Leymus shanxiensis, Leymus tianschanicus,
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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407332-1: 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].