familyPoaceae
subfamilyPoaceae subfam. Pooideae
genusElymus
speciesElymus elymoides
subspeciesElymus elymoides subsp. brevifolius
Difference between revisions of "Elymus elymoides subsp. brevifolius"
Common names: Longleaf squirreltail
Endemic
Synonyms: Sitanion hystrix var. brevifolium Elymus longifolius Elymus elymoides var. longifolius
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Revision as of 21:51, 5 November 2020
Culms 25-65(77) cm, erect. Blades usually puberulent abaxially, sometimes glabrous. Spikes 7-20 cm, usually exserted, usually with 2 spikelets per node. Spikelets with (1)2-4(5) florets, lowermost floret functional. Glume awns 50-125 mm, entire; lemma awns 50-120 mm; paleas rarely with the veins extended as bristles.
Discussion
Elymus elymoides subsp. brevifolius has a wide ecological and elevation range, extending from the arid Sonoran Desert to subalpine habitats, from 600-3500 m. It extends further south than the other subspecies, into northern Mexico; it is rare in Canada.
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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