Leymus arenarius
European Dune Grass, European Lymegrass
Other regional names: Lyme Grass +2 more
- Lyme Grass
- Lyme Grass [plant]
- Sand Ryegrass
Also known as: Elymus arenarius f. cristatus Holmb. +14 more
- Elymus arenarius f. cristatus Holmb.
- Elymus arenarius f. ramosus Neuman
- Elymus arenarius subsp. geniculatus (Curt. ex Sm.) Andersson
- Elymus arenarius var. geniculatus (Curtis ex Sm.) Hartm.
- Elymus arenarius var. leopolensis Zapal.
- Elymus arenarius var. macrostachyus Andersson
- Elymus arenarius var. megastachys Andersson
- Elymus arenarius var. microstachys Andersson
- Elymus arenarius var. minor Lange
- Elymus arenarius var. minus Lange
- Elymus arenarius var. multiflorus Hallier
- Elymus arenarius var. triticoides Blytt
- Frumentum arenarium (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Hordeum arenarium (L.) Asch.
- Triticum arenarium (L.) F.Herm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Europe, Leymus arenarius (commonly known as European dune grass or European lymegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belarus, Belgium, Central European Russia, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine
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)
Argentina South, Austria, Baltic States, Chatham Is., Chile South, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Falkland Is., Greenland, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, New Zealand South, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Québec, Tasmania, Victoria, Wisconsin