Family: Poaceae
downy wild-rye, hairy wild-rye, silky wild-rye
[Terrellia villosa (Muhl. ex Willd.) Baum]
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
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
Emmet J. Judziewicz
