''Elymus'' is a genus of perennial plants with approximately 150 species in the
grass family
Poaceae () or Gramineae () is a large and nearly ubiquitous family of monocotyledonous flowering plants commonly known as grasses. It includes the cereal grasses, bamboos and the grasses of natural grassland and species cultivated in lawns and ...
, related to rye, wheat, and other widely grown cereal grains.
''Elymus'' is a cosmopolitan genus, represented by species across all continents of the world.
Common names include couch grass, wildrye and wheatgrass.
Biota of North America Program 2013 county distribution maps
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Species
Species accepted by the Plants of the World Online as of 2021: ref name=POWO>
*''Elymus abolinii
Elymus may refer to:
* Elymus (plant), ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
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*''Elymus aenaeanus
Elymus may refer to:
* Elymus (plant), ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
{{disambig ...
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*'' Elymus afghanicus''
*''Elymus africanus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus alaskanus
''Elymus alaskanus'', more commonly known as Alaskan wheatgrass, is an autogamous perennial that is native to North America and part of the family Poaceae
Poaceae () or Gramineae () is a large and nearly ubiquitous family of monocotyledonou ...
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*''Elymus albicans
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus alienus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus alpinus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus altissimus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus amgensis''
*'' Elymus angsaiensis''
*''Elymus angulatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus angustispiculatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus anthosachnoides
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus antiquus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × apiculatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus arcuatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus aristiglumis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus arizonicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus athericus
''Elymus athericus'', the sea couch, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 65 cm tall. The species is invasive to the ...
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*''Elymus atratus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus bakeri
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus barbicallus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus barystachyus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus borianus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × brachyphyllus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus brevipes
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus burchan-buddae''
*''Elymus buschianus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus cacuminis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus caesifolius
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus caianus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus calcicola
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus calderi
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus californicus
''Elymus californicus'' is a species of wild rye known by the common name California bottlebrush grass. This grass is endemic to California where it is an uncommon species known from a few counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. It grows between ...
''
*''Elymus canadensis
''Elymus canadensis'', commonly known as Canada wild rye or Canadian wildrye, is a species of Elymus (plant), wild rye native to much of North America. It is most abundant in the central plains and Great Plains. It grows in a number of ecosystems ...
''
*''Elymus caninus
''Elymus caninus'', the bearded couch or bearded wheatgrass, is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae that is native to Europe including the UK but can be found introduced in the US states of Oregon and Washington
Washington commo ...
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*''Elymus caucasicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus cheniae
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus churchii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus ciliaris
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus clivorum
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus colorans''
*'' Elymus confusus''
*''Elymus cordilleranus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus coreanus''
*''Elymus curtiaristatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus curvatiformis''
*'' Elymus curvatus''
*''Elymus × czilikensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus czimganicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus dahuricus
''Elymus dahuricus'' (also called Dahurian wildrye or asiatic wildrye) is a species of perennial herb and a member of the flowering plant family Poaceae.
The species was first described by Nikolai Turczaninow (sometimes written Nikolai Turczan ...
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*''Elymus debilis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus dentatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus diversiglumis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus dolichatherus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus dolichorhachis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × dorei
Elymus may refer to:
* Elymus (plant), ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
{{disambig ...
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*''Elymus dorudicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus drobovii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus durus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus duthiei
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus × ebingeri''
*''Elymus edelbergii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus elymoides
''Elymus elymoides'' is a species of wild rye known by the common name squirreltail. This grass is native to most of North America west of the Mississippi River and occurs in a number of ecosystems, from the alpine zone to desert sage scrub to ...
''
*''Elymus erosiglumis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus fedtschenkoi
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus festucoides
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus fibrosus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus formosanus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus glaberrimus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus glaucissimus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus glaucus
''Elymus glaucus'' is a species of grass known as blue wild rye or blue wildrye. This grass is native to North America from Alaska to New York to northern Mexico. It is a common and widespread species of wild rye.
Description
This is a perennial ...
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*''Elymus gmelinii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus grandis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × hansenii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus himalayanus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hirsutus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hitchcockii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hoffmannii
''Elymus hoffmannii'' is a species of grass known by the common name RS wheatgrass. It was described as a new species in 1996. It became known to science when some grasses were collected in Turkey in 1979 and one type was successfully bred out, p ...
''
*''Elymus hondae
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hongyuanensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hordeoides
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus humidorum
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus humilis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hybridus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus hystrix
''Elymus hystrix'', known as eastern bottlebrush grass, or bottle-brush-grass, is a bunchgrass in the grass family, Poaceae. It is native to the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada.
Description
''Elymus hystrix'' is a herbaceous plant with ...
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*'' Elymus × incertus''
*''Elymus × interjacens
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus interruptus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus intramongolicus''
*'' Elymus ircutensis''
*''Elymus jacquemontii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus jacutensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus karakabinicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus khokhrjakovii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus kuramensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus lancangensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus lanceolatus
''Elymus lanceolatus'' is a species of grass known by the common names thickspike wheatgrassHumphrey DL, Pyke DA (2001) Ramet spacing of ''Elymus lanceolatus'' (thickspike wheatgrass) in response to neighbor density. ''Canadian Journal of Botany ...
''
*'' Elymus laxinodis''
*''Elymus lazicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus leiotropis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus lenensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus lolioides
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus longearistatus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus longifolius
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus macgregorii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus macrochaetus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus macrourus
''Elymus macrourus'' is a species of grass known by the common names tufted wheatgrass and thickspike wildrye. It is native to northwestern North America in Alaska, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories. It is also present in eastern Siberia.Sull ...
''
*''Elymus magellanicus
''Elymus magellanicus'', the Magellan wheatgrass, is a clump-forming grass native to South America. It grows 1½-ft high and wide and has metallic blue leaves
A leaf (plural, : leaves) is any of the principal appendages of a vascula ...
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*'' Elymus magnicaespes''
*''Elymus magnipodus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × maltei
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus margaritae
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus × mayebaranus''
*''Elymus mendocinus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus × mossii''
*''Elymus multisetus
''Elymus multisetus'' is a species of wild rye known by the common name big squirreltail.
Description
''Elymus multisetus'' is native to the western United States where it grows in many types of habitat. It is a perennial grass reaching 60 centi ...
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*''Elymus mutabilis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus nakaii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus nepalensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus nipponicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus nodosus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × nothus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus nutans
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × palmerensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus panormitanus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus patagonicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus pendulinus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus petrovii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus praeruptus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus probatovae''
*''Elymus pseudocaninus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus × pseudorepens''
*''Elymus puberulus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus pulanensis''
*''Elymus pungens
''Elymus pungens'', the sea couch grass, is a species of grass of the genus '' Elymus'' in the family Poaceae. It is a common grass species native to Europe and Asia. ''Elymus pungens'' is typically found in sandy, and saline environments and can ...
''
*''Elymus purpurascens
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus qingnanensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus repens''
*'' Elymus retroflexus''
*''Elymus rhodopaeus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus riparius''
*'' Elymus russellii''
*''Elymus sajanensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × saundersii
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × saxicola
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus scabridulus''
*''Elymus scabrifolius
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus scabriglumis''
*''Elymus schrenkianus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus schugnanicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus sclerophyllus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus scribneri
''Elymus scribneri'' is a species of wild rye known by the common names spreading wheatgrass and Scribner's wheatgrass. It is native to much of the western United States and parts of central Canada where it grows in several types of habitat inclu ...
''
*'' Elymus semicostatus''
*''Elymus serotinus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus serpentinus''
*''Elymus shandongensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus shirazicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus shouliangiae''
*''Elymus sibinicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus sibiricus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus sikkimensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus sinkiangensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus sinoflexuosus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus sinosubmuticus''
*'' Elymus smithii''
*'' Elymus × spurius''
*''Elymus stebbinsii
''Elymus stebbinsii'' is a species of wild rye known by the common name Parish wheatgrass. It is endemic to California, where it grows in the forests and chaparral of many of the coastal and inland mountain ranges. It is a perennial grass growing ...
''
*''Elymus stenostachyus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus strictus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus svensonii
''Elymus svensonii'', commonly called Svenson's wildrye, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family (Poaceae). It is native to United States, where it is endemic to the Interior Low Plateau of Kentucky and Tennessee. Its natural habitat ...
''
*'' Elymus sylvaticus''
*'' Elymus tenuis''
*''Elymus tenuispicus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus texensis
''Elymus texensis'', commonly called Texas wildrye, is a species of flowering plant in the grass family (Poaceae). It is native to United States, where it is endemic to the Edwards Plateau of Texas. Its natural habitat is on calcareous bluffs in ...
''
*''Elymus tibeticus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus tilcarensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus transhyrcanus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*'' Elymus trichospicula''
*''Elymus tridentatus
Elymus may refer to:
* Elymus (plant), ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
{{disambig ...
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*''Elymus troctolepis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus tsukushiensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus uralensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × versicolor
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus villosus
''Elymus villosus'' is a species of wild rye known by the common names silky wild rye, downy wild rye, or hairy wild rye. It is native to eastern North America
North America is a continent in the Northern Hemisphere and almost entire ...
''
*''Elymus violaceus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus virginicus
''Elymus virginicus'', or Virginia wildrye, is a perennial bunchgrass located in Virginia and the eastern United States. Virginia wild rye is one of the few cool season native grasses found in the east Texas area. It is extremely palatable to liv ...
''
*'' Elymus viridulus''
*''Elymus vulpinus
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus wawawaiensis
''Elymus wawawaiensis'' is a species of grass known by the common name Snake River wheatgrass. It is native to western North America, where it occurs in the Pacific Northwest. It is native to eastern Washington and Oregon and parts of Idaho. ''
*''Elymus yangiae
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
''
*''Elymus × yukonensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
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*''Elymus yushuensis
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
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*'' Elymus zadoiensis''
*'' Elymus zejensis''
*''Elymus zhui
Elymus may refer to:
* ''Elymus'' (plant), a genus of grasses
* Elymus (mythology), the mythical ancestor of the Elymians
* A man killed by Gorge (mythology)
In Greek mythology, Gorge( grc, Γόργη, comes from the adjective ''gorgos,'' "terri ...
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Older classifications
Many species once considered members of ''Elymus'' are now regarded as better suited to other genera: '' Agropyron'', ''Anthosachne
''Anthosachne'' is a genus of true grasses in the tribe Triticeae
Triticeae is a botanical tribe within the subfamily Pooideae of grasses that includes genera with many domesticated species. Major crop genera found in this tribe include wheat ...
'', ''Brachypodium
''Brachypodium'' is a genus of plants in the grass family, widespread across much of Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. The genus is classified in its own tribe Brachypodieae.
Flimsy upright stems form tussocks. Flowers appear in compact spi ...
'', ''Cenchrus
''Cenchrus'' is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. Its species are native to many countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and various oceanic islands.
Common names include buffelgrasses, sandburs, and sand spur “sti ...
'', ''Crithopsis
''Crithopsis'' is a genus of plants in the Poaceae, grass family, native to the Mediterranean and nearby areas.
;Species
The only known species is ''Crithopsis delileana,'' native to Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Crete, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria ...
'', ''Heteranthelium
''Heteranthelium'' is a genus of Asian plants in the grass family.Frederiksen, S. 1993. Taxonomic studies in some annual genera of the Triticeae (Poaceae). Nordic J. Bot. 13: 481–493. The only known species is ''Heteranthelium piliferum'', nati ...
'', ''Jouvea
''Jouvea'' is a Latin American genus of coastal plants in the grass family. It grows on mud flats and coastal sand dunes from northern Mexico to Ecuador.
''Jouvea's'' closest relative in the subfamily Chloridoideae is likely '' Monanthochloe;'' ...
'', ''Kengyilia
''Kengyilia'' is a genus of Asian plants in the grass family. The genus is named in honor of Yi Li Keng.
; Species
* '' Kengyilia alatavica'' (Drobow) J.L.Yang, C.Yen & B.R.Baum - Gansu, Xinjiang, Tibet, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
* '' Ke ...
'', '' Leymus'', ''Psathyrostachys
''Psathyrostachys'' is a genus of Eurasian plants in the grass family
Poaceae () or Gramineae () is a large and nearly ubiquitous family of monocotyledonous flowering plants commonly known as grasses. It includes the cereal grasses, bamboos ...
'', ''Stenostachys
''Stenostachys'' is a genus of plants in the grass family, found only in New Zealand. It is sometimes included in the genus '' Elymus''.
; Species
* '' Stenostachys deceptorix'' Connor - South I
* '' Stenostachys enysii'' (Kirk) Barkworth & S. ...
'', ''Taeniatherum
''Taeniatherum'' is a genus of Eurasian and North African plants in the grass family known by the common name medusahead.
The only recognized species is ''Taeniatherum caput-medusae'' and is native to southern and central Europe (from Portugal ...
'', ''Thinopyrum
''Thinopyrum'' is a genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and be ...
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References
External links
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Jepson Manual Treatment
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Poaceae genera
Grasses of Asia
Grasses of Europe
Grasses of North America
Grasses of South America
Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus