Bottlebrush Grass

About

The Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) is a species in the genus Elymus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Elymus

Species

Elymus hystrix (Bottlebrush Grass)

Names in Other Languages

French gymnostique hérisson

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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Bearded Couch

Elymus caninus

Least Concern

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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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Couchgrass

Elymus repens

Least Concern

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northern wheatgrass

Elymus macrourus

Not Evaluated

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Siberian wildrye

Elymus sibiricus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bottlebrush Grass?

The scientific name of Bottlebrush Grass is Elymus hystrix. It belongs to the genus Elymus.

Where does Bottlebrush Grass live?

Bottlebrush Grass is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Norway, United States.

What family does Bottlebrush Grass belong to?

Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) belongs to the genus Elymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Bottlebrush Grass belong to?

Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Bottlebrush Grass?

The closest relatives of Bottlebrush Grass in the genus Elymus include Alaska wheatgrass, Arctic Wheatgrass, Bearded Couch, Canada Wild Rye, Common Eastern Wildrye.