: A long-lived, perennial bunchgrass that grows in tufts.
: Found in a variety of environments including meadows, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites like roadsides.
: This species is often referred to in modern botanical literature as Elymus trachycaulus ssp. subsecundus . NATIVE SEEDS & WILDFLOWERS - DLF Canada agropyron subsecundum
: The seeds feature prominent, long awns that give the seedhead a bristly appearance.
: Stems are generally erect and can grow up to 90–120 cm tall. : A long-lived, perennial bunchgrass that grows in tufts
: Highly versatile, it is tolerant of both drought and flooding conditions.
: Frequently used in reclamation projects and as a high-quality forage grass, though grazing is recommended before the seedheads (and their sharp awns) fully develop. subsecundus
The primary or most distinguishing characteristic of Agropyron subsecundum (commonly known as Awned Wheatgrass ) is its long awns on the seedhead. These awns are typically straight to somewhat divergent and can reach lengths of up to 40 mm , making the plant easily recognizable compared to other wheatgrasses. Key Identification Features