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Elymus mollis  Trin.  ssp. mollis 
American dune grass, sea lyme grass
Elymus mollis ssp. mollis is a perennial grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
also called Leymus mollis ssp. mollis
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Parent: Elymus mollis
Genus: Elymus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Habitat: coastal

Communities: Coastal Strand

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF
Alternate Names:
JEFLeymus mollis ssp. mollis
ICPNLeymus mollis
Information about  Elymus mollis ssp. mollis from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 07/11/2025).