What is Elymus?
Elymus is a genus of permanent grass belonging to Poaceae or grass, family. The grass in this family is generally referred to as wild rye or wheat grass. These grasses usually grow in tufts, usually have erected peaks and flat or rolled leaf blades. They are characterized by their smooth leaves, which move in color from green to blue-green. These grasses carry flowers that are carried in bristles and skinny spikes and which are sometimes striking and can make good cut flowers. These grasses usually grow in mild areas of both hemispheres. The most widespread species in North America are e. Cinareus , or giant wild rye; e. Virginicus or Virginia Wild Rye; and e. Canadensis , or Canadian wild live. There are also several species that are threatened and endangered, for example e. Hystrix , or eastern brushes; e. Lanceolatus or strong wheat grass; and e. villosus , or furry wild rye.
One Elymus species is listed as a harmful weed in several regions of the United States and Canada. Known as Quackgrass, Quackgrass Rye and Medus's head, e. Repens was observed to push out the native species and also reduces crop yields. Reports have shown that this grass can also cause contamination of seed seed seeds, which reduces the value of their harvest. This grass can be difficult to control, although herbicides and crop alternation are effective in reducing its population. e. Resension is originally from Europe and was introduced to the United States in the 16th century.
Elymus grass requires full sun to grow effectively. They can live well in any kind of soil if it is a well -drawn, damp and slightly fertile. In general, they tolerate drought, but are susceptible to mold, tar stains and other fungal diseases. These grasses are promoted by seed even if they can be tIf cultivated by the division of clusters.
Most Elymus grass can be used as feeding for livestock. Some species, such as e. They are usually planted as boundaries or beds in natural gardens or rock gardens. e. Canadensis or Canadian wild rye, has baking seeds that can be ground into flour to make bread. This particular type was an important source of food for the Indians Paiute Southwest North America.