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Elymus condensatus  J. Presl
Giant wild rye
Elymus condensatus is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Leymus condensatus
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Genus: Elymus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: Coastal Sage Scrub, Southern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Joshua Tree Woodland

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Alternate Names:
JEFLeymus condensatus
PLANTSLeymus condensatus
More information about  Elymus condensatus

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals, including the Consortium of California Herbaria. [web application]. 2022. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 09/25/2022).