Genus Elytrigia Desv.

Usually considered a synonym of Elymus L.


Summary
Genus number:
14438
Last updated:
26 April 2022
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Pooideae
Tribe:
Triticeae
Accession count:

9 (8  active, 5  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:


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References:
  1. Don, R. & S. Ducournau. 2018. International Seed Testing Association handbook on seedling evaluation Appendix 1:A1-5.
  2. FNA Editorial Committee. 1993-. Flora of North America. Note: = Elymus L.
  3. Jarvie, J. K. 1992. Taxonomy of Elytrigia sect. Caespitosae and sect. Junceae (Gramineae: Triticeae). Nordic J. Bot. 12:155-169. Note: accepts
  4. Tzvelev, N. N. 1976. Zlaki SSSR Note: accepts
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=14438. Accessed 4 October 2026.