Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations:

(≡ homotypic synonym, = heterotypic synonym, - autonym, I invalid designation)

• Basionym: Elymus angustus Trin.

Common names:

• Altai wild rye  (Source: World Econ Pl) - English
• zhai ying lai cao  (Source: F ChinaEng) - Transcribed Chinese

Economic Importance:

• Animal food: forage (for fall & winter grazing)

Distributional Range:

Native

Asia-Temperate

• SIBERIA: Russian Federation [Gorno-Altay, Tuva, Altay, Novosibirsk, Omsk]
• MIDDLE ASIA: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
• MONGOLIA: Mongolia (w.)
• CHINA: China [Gansu Sheng, Qinghai Sheng, Nei Mongol Zizhiqu, Ningxia Huizi Zizhiqu, Xinjiang Uygur Zizhiqu]


Cultivated

Northern America

• North America


Naturalized

Northern America

• Canada, United States

References:

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Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2024. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Taxonomy).
National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: http://gringlobal.iita.org/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=102170. Accessed 18 May 2024.