Leymus
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Leymus is a genus of the true grass family (Poaceae). The common name for this genus is "wild rye", however members of the genus Elymus are also sometimes given the same name. About 30 species of Leymus have been identified [1].
- Selected species
- Leymus angustus - Altai Wild Rye
- Leymus arenarius - Lyme Grass
- Leymus aristiglumus
- Leymus cinereus - Basin Wild Rye
- Leymus condensatus - Giant Wild Rye
- Leymus divaricatus
- Leymus flexus
- Leymus mollis - American Dune Grass
- Leymus obvipodus
- Leymus pendulus
- Leymus racemosus - Mammoth Wild Rye
- Leymus salinas
- Leymus secalinas
- Leymus triticoides - Creeping Wild Rye
[edit] Butterfly foodplant
Butterflies whose caterpillars feed on Leymus include:
- Zabulon Skipper, Poanes zabulon
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