Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turneri
ID:
841733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lepage) Barkworth & D.R.Dewey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 72: 772 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841068



Common Names

  • Elyleymus turneri
  • Turner's Elyleymus
  • Turneri Elyleymus


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Description

Elyleymus turneri (also called Turner's wheatgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Elyleymus turneri is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elyleymus turneri is a small, yellow-green spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are thin and slender with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elyleymus turneri is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires little to no fertilization or pruning.

Where to Find Elyleymus turneri

Elyleymus turneri is native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, including in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California.

Elyleymus turneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elyleymus turneri?

Elyleymus turneri

What is the growth habit of Elyleymus turneri?

Elyleymus turneri is an annual grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height.

What is the native range of Elyleymus turneri?

Elyleymus turneri is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ernest Lepage (1905-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lepage' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
Douglas R. Dewey (1929-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Dewey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003654-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].