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Elymus magellanicus

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Elymus magellanicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Elymus
Species:
E. magellanicus
Binomial name
Elymus magellanicus
(Desv.) Á.Löve

Elymus magellanicus, the Magellan wheatgrass,[1] is a clump-forming grass native to South America.[2] It grows 1½-ft high and wide and has metallic blue leaves. Nearly evergreen in mild climates, it is a good container plant.

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References

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  1. ^ "Elymus magellanicus - 'Blue Tango'". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Elymus magellanicus". GrassBase. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 July 2021.