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Elymus condensatus Giant wild rye (1 Page of 5) The Elymus condensatus plant species is found in Western N. America - Alberta to British Columbia, south to Nebraska, Arizona and California. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Giant wild rye. Some home gardeners know the variety as Leymus condensatus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Elymus condensatus Common Name: Giant wild rye Family: Gramineae Author: Presl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 2 Mature Width: Habitat: Dunes by the coast, dry plains and slopes[43]. Also found in damp alkaline soils near streams[95].
General Uses: The leaves are used for making mats, rope, paper etc.
The stems are used for thatching roofs etc[257].
The roots can be tied together and used as a hair comb[257].
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