15,781 observationsEndangered
Crested Wheatgrass
Agropyron cristatum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Agropyron
About
Agropyron cristatum (crested wheat grass, crested wheatgrass, fairway crested wheat grass) is a species in the Poaceae family. This plant is often used as forage and erosion control. It is well known as a widespread introduced species on the prairies of the United States and Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Crested Wheatgrass is Agropyron cristatum.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the order Poales.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Crested Wheatgrass belongs to the genus Agropyron.