Elymus elymoides subsp. californicus
California Squirreltail, California Wildrye
Also known as: Elymus elymoides var. californicus (J.G.Sm.) J.P.Sm. +4 more
- Elymus elymoides var. californicus (J.G.Sm.) J.P.Sm.
- Sitanion californicum J.G.Sm.
- Sitanion hystrix var. californicum (J.G.Sm.) F.D.Wilson
- Sitanion minus var. californicum (J.G.Sm.) I.M.Johnst.
- Sitanion rigidum var. californicum (J.G.Sm.) Smiley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in North America, Elymus elymoides subsp. californicus (commonly known as California squirreltail or California wildrye) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Elymus elymoides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Base Species & Variations