Basin wildrye
Basin wildrye
Leymus cinereus
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
8
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
1800
Max elevation:
9900
Counties:
Coconino County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
NA
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
none
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Wright 2002