Elymus arenarius Lyme grass (Gramineae)

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Elymus arenarius
Lyme grass
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The Elymus arenarius plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Lyme grass. Some home gardeners know the variety as Leymus arenarius. (L.)Hochst.

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Latin Name:  Elymus arenarius
Common Name:  Lyme grass
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Dunes by the coast[17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils, preferring a sandy soil[1] and a sunny position[162]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[190]. A very invasive plant, spreading by means of its wide-ranging roots[1, 187]. Cultivated in Japan for making mats etc[46, 61]. The viking settlers of Iceland cultivated this plant untill the beginning of the 20th century for its edible seed[183].

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