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Canada Wildrye
Grass Family ( Poaceae : Triticeae )
Latin Name : Elymus canadensis
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – fair
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Canada wildrye is often confused with Virginia
Wildrye (Elymus virginicus). The base of the
glumes on Canada wildrye is "V" shaped and
longer awns (3/8-1 ¼ in) whereas Virginia
wildrye will have glumes that are "U" shaped
and shorter awns (3/16 -3/4 in). Canada wildrye
grows abundantly on prairie sites, but is also
found in shaded areas on bottomland sites. It is
best adapted to medium textured soils, but
grows on most all types of prairie soils. It is
found in abundance along roadsides and
protected areas, which indicates that it is a
decreaser on prairie sites. It is very palatable
and is readily eaten by all classes of livestock.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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