Leymus chinensis

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. The stems are in loose tufts. They are 40-90 cm tall. There are 4 or 5 nodes. The leaf sheath is a dull yellow. The leaves are 7-18 cm long by 3-6 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Agropyron chinense (Trin.) Ohwi; Triticum chinense Trin.; and several others