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Canada Wild Rye

Elymus canadensis

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The Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) 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.

Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French élyme du Canada

Similar Species in Elymus

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Alaska wheatgrass
Elymus alaskanus
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Arctic Wheatgrass
Elymus violaceus
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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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 Canada Wild Rye?
The scientific name of Canada Wild Rye is Elymus canadensis. It belongs to the genus Elymus.
Where does Canada Wild Rye live?
Canada Wild Rye is found in Found across Europe (10 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Canada Wild Rye belong to?
Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) belongs to the genus Elymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Canada Wild Rye belong to?
Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Canada Wild Rye?
The closest relatives of Canada Wild Rye in the genus Elymus include Alaska wheatgrass, Arctic Wheatgrass, Bearded Couch, Bottlebrush Grass, Common Eastern Wildrye.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Elymus — 9 Species

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