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Elymus

Elymus villosus Muhlenberg ex Willdenow var. arkansanus (Lamson-Scribner & Ball) J.J.N. Campbell. Phenology: Jul-Aug. Habitat: Forests, woodlands, often over mafic or calcareous rocks. Distribution: MA south to NC, west to WY and TX.

Glossary (beta)

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Taxonomy Comments: Recognized only as a form by F, G. Although not giving this variety taxonomic rank, FNA does provide some character and range data.

Synonymy ⓘ: = NE, NY; = Elymus arkansanus Scribn. & Ball; = Elymus striatus Willd. var. arkansanus (Scribn. & Ball) Hitchc. — S; < Elymus canadensis L. — NcTx, Tx; < Elymus villosus Muhl. ex Willd. — Ar, C, F, FNA24, G, GW1, HC, Il, K4, Mi, Mo1, Pa, RAB, Va, W, WV. Basionym: Elymus arkansanus Scribn. & Ball 1901

Links to other floras: < Elymus villosus - FNA24

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Great Plains: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Midwest: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU (taxonomic lump from wetland indicator species)

Heliophily ⓘ: 4

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