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Leymus simplex
Leymus simplex (Scribn. & T.A. Williams) D.R. Dewey
Alkali Lyme Grass, Alkali Wildrye
Poaceae (Grass family)
Synonym(s): Elymus simplex, Elymus simplex var. luxurians, Elymus triticoides ssp. simplex, Elymus triticoides var. simplex, Leymus simplex var. luxurians
USDA Symbol: LESI5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , NV , OR , UT , WYNative Habitat: Meadows and drifting sand.
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)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Leymus simplex in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Leymus simplex in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Leymus simplex
Metadata
Record Modified: 0000-00-00Research By: CBR