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Elymus glaucus subsp. glaucus

Smooth Wildrye, Western Wildrye
Also known as: Clinelymus glaucus subsp. californicus Nevski +18 more
  • Clinelymus glaucus subsp. californicus Nevski
  • Clinelymus glaucus subsp. coloratus Nevski
  • Clinelymus glaucus var. pubescens Nevski
  • Clinelymus velutinus (Scribn. & Merr.) Nevski
  • Elymus angustifolius Burtt Davy
  • Elymus angustifolius var. caespitosus Burtt Davy
  • Elymus divergens Burtt Davy
  • Elymus edentatus Suksd.
  • Elymus glaucus f. jepsonii (Burtt Davy) H.St.John
  • Elymus glaucus subsp. jepsonii (Burtt Davy) Gould
  • Elymus glaucus var. breviaristatus Burtt Davy
  • Elymus glaucus var. hirsutus Malte
  • Elymus glaucus var. jepsonii Burtt Davy
  • Elymus glaucus var. marginatus (Rydb.) M.E.Jones
  • Elymus glaucus var. maximus Burtt Davy
  • Elymus glaucus var. tenuis Vasey
  • Elymus hispidulus Burtt Davy
  • Elymus howellii Scribn. & Merr.
  • Elymus marginalis Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Elymus glaucus subsp. glaucus (commonly known as Smooth Wildrye or Western Wildrye) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Elymus glaucus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Manitoba, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territories, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Yukon

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)
New York
Base Species & Variations

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