Elymus athericus

Elymus athericus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Elymus
Species:
E. athericus
Binomial name
Elymus athericus
(Link) Kerguélen
Synonyms
  • Elytrigia atherica (Link) KerguĂ©len
  • Triticum athericum Link

Elymus athericus, the sea couch, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 65 cm tall. The species is invasive to the Mont Saint-Michel bay and has altered the area's ecology.

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