Latin name: Leymus condensatus (C. Presl.) Á. Löve
  Pronunciation: LAY-mus kon-den-SAY-tus

  Common name: Giant wildrye
  Family: Poaceae (Grass)
  Habitat: Coastal sage scrub, chaparral, southern oak
  woodland, dry places below 7000'
  Blooming period: June to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Leymus
  2) condensatus
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