Latin name: Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey var. brevifolius (J.G. Smith) Barkworth Pronunciation: EL-i-mus el-i-MO-i-dees brev-i-FO-lee-us Common name: Short-leaved squirreltail Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Dry open areas to 10,000', Mojave Desert, mountains of San Diego Co. north Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Elymus 2) elymoides 3) brevifolius

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