Latin name: Elymus ponticus (Podp.) N. Snow Pronunciation: EL-i-mus PON-ti-kus Common name: Tall wheat grass Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Disturbed, often alkaline areas to 5000', sometimes in chaparral, native to southeast Europe and west Asia, planted along roadsides for soil stabilization Blooming period: June to July Name derivations: 1) Elymus 2) ponticus |
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