Elymus canadensis

     Nodding Wild Rye

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Sep - Oct

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Aug

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  1 x 3 mm

  Shape:  Elongated oval

  Surface Features:  Smooth

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Tiller base is round; reddish base

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margins, hairs

  Other:  Auricles; ligule is short and ragged