Elymus_farctus

<i>Thinopyrum junceum</i>

Thinopyrum junceum

Species of grass

Thinopyrum junceum, commonly named sand couch-grass, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae.[1] It is found in Europe and temperate Asia, and grows from rhizomes.[2] They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 52 cm tall.[3]

Quick Facts Thinopyrum junceum, Scientific classification ...

A relative of wheat, Thinopyrum junceum is salt-tolerant. A hybridization of the two creates a salt-tolerant wheat variety.[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Thinopyrum junceum (L.) Á.Löve | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  2. [2]
    Elymus farctus at GrassBase - The Online World Grass Flora
  3. [3]
    "Thinopyrum junceum (L.) Á.Löve - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  4. [4]
    C.N. Law. New Small-grained Cereals which may have Value in Agriculture. New Crops for Food and Industry. International Centre for Underutilised Crops. 1989
  5. [5]
    Gorham, J.; Wyn Jones, R. G. (1990). "A physiologists's approach to improve the salt tolerance of wheat". Rachis. 9 (2): 20–24.


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