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×Elyhordeum californicum

×Elyhordeum californicum (Bowden) Barkworth

California Barley

Poaceae (Grass family)

Synonym(s): ×Elytesion californicum, ×Sitordeum californicum

USDA Symbol: ELCA25

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Natural intergeneric hybrid of Elymus multisetus and Hordeum jubatum.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green , Brown
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: CA

Bibliography

Bibref 1802 - Manual of Grasses for North America (2007) Barkworth, M.E., Anderton, L.K., Capels, K.M., Lon...

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Additional resources

USDA: Find ×Elyhordeum californicum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find ×Elyhordeum californicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for ×Elyhordeum californicum

Metadata

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

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