Common Name(s): | Western Wheatgrass, Wheatgrass,Western |
Scientific Name: | Pascopyrum smithii |
Synoyms: | Elymus smithii, Agropyron smithii |
Family: | Poaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 35 - 85 cm |
Flowers: | May - Jul |
Description: A perennial wintergrass often found growing in the western part of our region. It is highly palatable and preferred by livestock. Its vegetation is erect and has a blue-green color. The spikelets overlap by half their length. The leaves are rough textured. It is of fair value as a forage to some wildlife species and provides good forage for cattle. |