Question: Good Afternoon. I would appreciate some help in identifying a blue-green grass which looked to be ornamental. It appears to …
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Good Afternoon. I would appreciate some help in identifying a blue-green grass which looked to be ornamental. It appears to be consistent with the genus Leymus spp. The leaves are about 30-40 cm with a blue cast to them. The inflorescence consist of pairs of florets attached on opposites. Thank you in advance Califyank :)
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Dear califyank, good afternoon. You have photographed a member of the genus Elymus (wild rye). It is most likely Elymus repens, though I can't tell you that with 100% confidence without seeing anthers (the similar and native Elymus trachycaulus has very short anthers compared with this species). Leymus would have more than one spikelet at each node of the inflorescence. Best wishes.
