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northern wheatgrass

Elymus macrourus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Elymus
Species
Elymus macrourus (northern wheatgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French élyme soyeux

Similar Species in Elymus

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Alaska wheatgrass
Elymus alaskanus
Not Evaluated
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Arctic Wheatgrass
Elymus violaceus
Least Concern
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Siberian wildrye
Elymus sibiricus
Not Evaluated
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Couchgrass
Elymus repens
Least Concern
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Bearded Couch
Elymus caninus
Least Concern
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Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus hystrix
Not Evaluated
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Canada Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Common Eastern Wildrye
Elymus virginicus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern wheatgrass?
The scientific name of northern wheatgrass is Elymus macrourus. It belongs to the genus Elymus.
Where does northern wheatgrass live?
northern wheatgrass is found in Distributed across Canada and Norway.. Countries include Canada, Norway.
What family does northern wheatgrass belong to?
northern wheatgrass (Elymus macrourus) belongs to the genus Elymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does northern wheatgrass belong to?
northern wheatgrass (Elymus macrourus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of northern wheatgrass?
The closest relatives of northern wheatgrass in the genus Elymus include Alaska wheatgrass, Arctic Wheatgrass, Siberian wildrye, Couchgrass, Bearded Couch.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Elymus — 9 Species

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Alaska wheatgrass
Elymus alaskanus
NE 🐾
Arctic Wheatgrass
Elymus violaceus
LC
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northern wheatgrass
Elymus macrourus
NE
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Siberian wildrye
Elymus sibiricus
NE 🐾
Couchgrass
Elymus repens
LC 🐾
Bearded Couch
Elymus caninus
LC 🐾
Bottlebrush Grass
Elymus hystrix
NE 🐾
Canada Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis
NE 🐾
Common Eastern Wildrye
Elymus virginicus
NE
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