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Common Name(s): Western Wheatgrass, Wheatgrass,Western
Species: Pascopyrum smithii
Synonyms: Elymus smithii, Agropyron smithii 
Family: Poaceae
Tribe: Triticeae
Longevity: Perennial
Season: Cool
Origin: Native
Height: 35 - 85 cm
Flowers: May - July
Description: A perennial wintergrass often found growing in the western part of our region. It is highly palatable and preferred by livestock. Its vegetation is erect and has a blue-green color. The spikelets overlap by half their length. The leaves are rough textured. It is of fair value as a forage to some wildlife species and provides good forage for cattle.
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