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Crested Wheatgrass

Agropyron cristatum

Description:

is a species in the Poaceae family. This plant is often used as forage and erosion control. It is well-known as a widespread introduced species on the prairies of the United States.

1 Species ID Suggestions

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 10 years ago
crested wheatgrass
Agropyron cristatum Agropyron cristatum


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2 Comments

CynthiaMHori
CynthiaMHori 10 years ago

Thanks DerrickLK!

DerrickLK
DerrickLK 10 years ago

We have this grass all over southern Idaho. It is affectionately known as "cow chow."

CynthiaMHori
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CynthiaMHori

Bountiful, Utah, USA

Spotted on Jun 23, 2013
Submitted on Jun 23, 2013

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