Family: Poaceae
bottlebrush grass, eastern bottlebrush grass, glumeless wild-rye
[Elymus hystrix var. bigelovianus (Fernald) Mohlenbr.]
Hugh H. Iltis
Hugh H. Iltis
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
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Hugh H. Iltis
