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Nodding Wild Rye
Family: Grass (Poaceae)
Height: 2 1/2 - 6' (75 -
180 cm)
Flower Size: 2 - 12"
(5 - 30.5 cm) flower head
Flowering Season: July
- August
Ecological Preferences:
Dry to moist sandy or rocky soils
Select Characteristics:
The drooping seed heads possess 1/2 - 1 1/2" (1.3 -
3.8 cm) awns, bristle-like processes extending
outward. E. canadensis has an extensive root
system, beneficial for reaching water and holding the soil
in place.
Historical Significance:
Good forage for grazing animals. Some Native
American tribes used the seeds as a food source.
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