Sand Couch-grass

Thinopyrum junceum, commonly named sand couch-grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found in Europe and temperate Asia, and grows from rhizomes. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 52 cm tall.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sand Couch-grass 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 bessarabicum
• Thinopyrum distichum
• Thinopyrum acutum
• Leymus arenarius
• Thinopyrum elongatum
• Calamagrostis arenaria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Poaceae

Genus

Elymus

Species

Elymus farctus

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