Family: Poaceae
early wildrye, MacGregor's wild-rye
Etymology: Elymus: Greek name for a type of grain, meaning generally to roll up," referring to lemma and palea which are tightly rolled about the seed
Conservation Status: Native
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Floristic Ratings = 7 Grasses of Iowa: Detailed photographs, descriptions, maps