Elymus virginicus

     Virginia Wild Rye

Poaceae

  Fruit Type:  Caryopsis

  Fruiting Period:  Sep

  Flowering Period:  Jul - Aug

  Color:  Brown

  Size:  1 x 4 mm

  Shape:  Elongated oval

  Surface Features:  Central line

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  Not required

  Cotyledon:  Not above ground

  Stems:  Tiller base is round, deep purple at base

  Leaves:  Simple, linear, entire margins, hairs

  Other:  Auricles; ligule short and ragged