Family: Poaceae
downy wild-rye, hairy wild-rye, silky wild-rye
[Elymus arkansanus Scribn. & Ball]
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial grass
Conservation Status: Native
- glumes very slender (< 1 mm); usually 2 pairs per node
- awns straight
- lemmas villous-hispid
- sheaths and undersides of leaves hairy
- paleas 5-7 mm
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Grasses of Iowa: Detailed photographs, descriptions, maps
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
