Winterfat

Family Amaranthaceae, Trees & Shrubs

Winterfat – Krascheninnikovia lanata (Pursch) A.D.G. Meeuse & Smit Family Amaranthaceae Synonyms or Other Names: Ceratoides lanata Eurotia lanata Diotis lanata Eurotia lanata ssp. subspinosa Its other common names include White Sage and Wintersage. Origin...

Western Wheatgrass

Grasses & Grass-likes, Tribe Triticeae

Western Wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii) Tribe Triticeae Gallery: Origin & Status: Common. Native to North America. Notable Features to Identify P. smithii is a native perennial cool-season grass that grows from extensive creeping rhizomes. In other words, it is a...

Canada Wild Rye

Grasses & Grass-likes, Tribe Triticeae

Canada Wild Rye – Elymus canadensis L. Tribe Triticeae Synonyms or Other Names: Clinelymus canadensis Elymus brachystachys Elymus canadensis ssp. brachystachys Elymus canadensis ssp. hirsutus Elymus canadensis ssp. glaucifolius Elymus canadensis ssp. robustus...

Plains Rough Fescue

Family Poaceae, Grasses & Grass-likes

Plains Rough Fescue – Festuca hallii (Vasey) Piper Tribe Poeae Photo Gallery Coming soon! Origin & Status Uncommon. Native to North America. Estimated that small, isolated pockets of this species remain scattered in still-intact prairie habitats. Life Cycle...