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Leymus racemosus
mammoth lyme grass, mammoth wildrye
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; central Washington to north-central Oregon, east to Wyoming.

Habitat: Sandy areas in sagebrush flats and plains.

Flowers: July-August

Origin: Introduced from Eurasia

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Wind

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Leymus racemosus (Lam.) Tzvelev
Publication: Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Acad. Nauk SSSR 20: 429. 1960.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Elymus arenarius L. var. giganteus (Vahl) Schmalh.
Elymus giganteus Vahl [HC]
Elymus racemosus Lam.
Leymus giganteus (Vahl) Pilg.
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Leymus racemosus in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database

WA Flora Checklist: Leymus racemosus checklist entry

OregonFlora: Leymus racemosus information

E-Flora BC: Leymus racemosus atlas page

CalPhotos: Leymus racemosus photos

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