Bottlebrush grass
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common name-Bottlebrush grass
scientific name-Elymus hystrix
family-Poaceae
height- 20-48 inches
inflorescence- Spike, erect to nodding, loosely-flowered, 3 to 6 inches long including awns
flowering period- June, July
blade description- Flat, spreading, 3 to 10 inches long
ligules- Short, minutely-fringed membrane
known uses- The Iroquois boiled the leaves with reed grass roots as a medicine to soak corn seeds in prior to planting.
interesting fact- part of the woodland grass
location- Moist or rocky woods
scientific name-Elymus hystrix
family-Poaceae
height- 20-48 inches
inflorescence- Spike, erect to nodding, loosely-flowered, 3 to 6 inches long including awns
flowering period- June, July
blade description- Flat, spreading, 3 to 10 inches long
ligules- Short, minutely-fringed membrane
known uses- The Iroquois boiled the leaves with reed grass roots as a medicine to soak corn seeds in prior to planting.
interesting fact- part of the woodland grass
location- Moist or rocky woods