Associations to the word «Elymus»

Wiktionary

ELYMUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Poaceae   — various forms of rye and related cereals.
ELYMUS REPENS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Poaceae   — quackgrass.

Dictionary definition

ELYMUS, noun. Tall tufted perennial grasses (such as lyme grass or wild rye).

Wise words

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