Plant Identifier

Giant Rye Grass

Giant Rye Grass Schedonorus giganteus

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What is the plant

A stout, erect, hairless plant 50 to 150 cm tall with broad (to 18 mm) glossy green leaves. The leaf auricles are reddish-purple and clasp the stem. Panicle is very loose and drooping, with long rough branches occurring singly or in pairs. Spikelets 10 to 15 cm long.

Habitat: woods and well shaded places. When to see it: June to August.

This plant is useful.

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Lighting

Part Sun

Difficulty

Easy

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