Basin Wildrye

Leymus cinereus

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
8

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Metal
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
1800
Max elevation:
9900
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lyon,
Lincoln,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate,
Low
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:

Wright 2002, Anderson 2002, USDA 2025.

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