Family: Poaceae Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.
Genus: Pascopyrum Wheatgrass
Tribe Triticeae.
Scientific Name: Pascopyrum smithii (Rydb.) A. Löve
Common Name(s): Western Wheatgrass, Pubescent Wheatgrass
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description: A native cool season sod forming grass utilized for grazing and cut hay.
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 | Caption: Illustration of mature western wheatgrass detailing individual spikelet.
ID: Hrb-AGRSM-001
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
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Keyword(s): inflorescence, mature
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