Elymus hispidus

Wildflowers Monocots Poales Poaceae Elymus

Intermediate Wheatgrass. A European import.

An edible grain, similar in flavor to wheat, but used mainly for forage.

This plant was formerly used to reseed areas burned by fires and is quite common in the backcountry.

Elymus hispidus plant

Elymus hispidus seeds

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