(Sitanion hystrix also Elymus elymoides)
'Squirreltail'
Cool Season Species
Growth Form
bunchgrass
Origin
Native
Inflorescence
spike to 15 cm (excluding awns), lemmas and glumes awned
Ligules
membranous, ending abruptly, hairy
Auricles
short, somewhat clasping
Native to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Nevada and northern California; grows to 2', usually <6”; adapted to a wide range of elevations, from lowlands to foothills; well suited to dry, open woods, rocky slopes and dry plains; poor competition with other grasses.
Drill seeded at 8–10 pounds PLS/acre. 180,000 seeds/pound.
