Thinopyrum elongatum, the tall wheatgrass, is a species of perennial herb in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves and yellow flowers. Individuals can grow to 5 feet tall.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Tall wheatgrass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Thinopyrum obtusiflorum
- Thinopyrum intermedium
- Pseudoroegneria stipifolia
- Leymus triticoides
- Elymus trachycaulus
- Brachypodium phoenicoides
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Thinopyrum
- Species
- Thinopyrum elongatum
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