Leymus simplex var. luxurians

(Scribn. & T.A. Williams) Beetle
Synonyms: Elymus simplex var. luxurians
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 24. Treatment on page 359.
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Illustrator: Cindy Roché

Copyright: Utah State University

Culms 55-75 cm tall, 2-2.5 mm thick. Spikes 10-27 cm long; internodes 10-20 mm. Spikelets 20-25 mm, with 6-12 florets.

Discussion

Leymus simplex var. luxurians grows at a few locations in Wyoming. It sometimes grows close to var. simplex. It may represent clones that have access to more water and/or more nutrients, but the absence of intermediate plants suggests a genetic distinction.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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