californicus (J.G. Smith) Barkworth
Pronunciation: EL-i-mus el-i-MO-i-dees ka-li-FOR-
ni-kus
Common name: California squirreltail
Family: Poaceae (Grass)
Habitat: Dry open areas to 10,000', San Gabriel,
San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mts
Blooming period: April to June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Elymus
2) elymoides 3) californicus