Family: Poaceae
lyme grass, sand rye grass
[Elymus arenarius L.]
Etymology: Leymus: an anagram of Elymus, which all Leymus spp. were formerly classified as, and which was an ancient Greek name for millet
Plants: perennial grass
Invasiveness: Prohibited/Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established; potentially invasive
Plants: perennial grass
Invasiveness: Prohibited/Restricted Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - locally established; potentially invasive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos