Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Crested Wheatgrass

Agropyron cristatum

Photo by CynthiaMHori
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

40.8895, -111.88

Field Notes

Description:

is a species in the Poaceae family. This plant is often used as forage and erosion control. It is well-known as a widespread introduced species on the prairies of the United States.

Species ID Suggestions

crested wheatgrass

Agropyron cristatum

Reference Link
DerrickLK
0

Comments (2)
DerrickLK
We have this grass all over southern Idaho. It is affectionately known as "cow chow."
Photographed
PublishedJune 23, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies