Elymus virginicus
| Scientific Name: | Elymus virginicus |
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| Family: | Poaceae |
| Common Name: | Virginia Wild Rye |
| Authority: | Linneaus |
| Etymology: | Elymus = Greek for millet, virginicus = from Virginia |
| C Value: | 4 |
| Wetness: | FACW- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 16 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Grass |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Inflorescence partially enclosed by the top leaf sheath. |
| Gee Whiz: | "Donnie, you're out of your Elymus!" (Big Lebowski reference) |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |