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Leymus angustus
Synonyms: Elymus angustus

Common Name(s): Altai wild rye
Family: Poaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 90
Temperature:
Precipitation: 12 to 18 (in.)
Winter Minimum: -13° (F)
Soil pH: 5.9 to 8.5
Soil Texture/Type: All soil textures
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response:
Light Intensity: Full sun
Comments:
Naturalized in Wyoming. High drought, fire, and salinity tolerance. High moisture and moderate fertility needs.
Diseases:
No diseases found for the ten pathogens searched.
Uses:
Animal Food - forage
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
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