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Elymus texensis

Elymus texensis J.J.N. Campb.

Limestone Wildrye, Texas Wild Rye, Texas Wildrye

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ELTE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: May

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Calcareous bluffs and hills in juniper woods and grassy areas on the Edwards Plateau.

Web Reference

Webref 32 - Grasses of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico - North America north of Mexico (all countries, provinces, states, territories) (2019) Open Herbarium (openherbarium.org)

Additional resources

USDA: Find Elymus texensis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Elymus texensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Elymus texensis

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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