Elymus hystrix var. bigeloviana (Fernald) Bowden
Family: Poaceae
Bigelow's bottlebrush grass, eastern bottlebrush grass
[Hystrix patula f. bigeloviana Moench,  more...]
Elymus hystrix var. bigeloviana image
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)  
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