Poaceae Leymus cinereus (Scribn. & Merr.) A. L”ve
Basin Wildrye
Blackfoot - Food, Forage
Use documented by:
Johnston, Alex, 1987, Plants and the Blackfoot, Lethbridge, Alberta. Lethbridge Historical Society, page 20
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Leymus cinereus (Scribn. & Merr.) A. L”ve
Scientific name: Leymus cinereus (Scribn. & Merr.) A. L”ve
USDA symbol: LECI4 (
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Common names: Basin Wildrye
Family: Poaceae
Family (APG): Poaceae
Native American Tribe: Blackfoot
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Used for grazing during the winter.
RECRD: 60552 id: 20068