Canada Wild Rye, Elymus canadensis

A dominent grass of the prairies, in open soils, ranging from coast to coast. Heights usually reach 2-4 feet but it can get as tall as 6 feet. It's indentifiable by it's nodding, flowering spikes with long curved awns. Cool season growth allows for spring and fall pasturing.

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