Elymus elymoides
Bottlebrush Squirreltail, Long Bristled Wildrye
Other regional names: Squirreltail +2 more
- Squirreltail
- Squirreltail Grass
- Western Bottlebrush Grass
Also known as: Chretomeris trichodes Nutt. ex Sm. +4 more
- Chretomeris trichodes Nutt. ex Sm.
- Chretomeris trichoides Nutt. ex J.G.Sm.
- Elymus sitanion Schult.
- Sitanion elymoides Raf.
- Sitanion hystrix var. hystrix
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Elymus elymoides (commonly known as Bottlebrush Squirreltail or Long-Bristled Wildrye) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
District of Columbia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms