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Canada Wild Rye
Elymus canadensis
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Obligate Wetland
Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.
Facultative Wetland
Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
Facultative
Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.
Facultative Upland
Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.
Obligate Upland
Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.
Canada wild rye tolerates some wetness and flooding but establishes best in well drained soils. It establishes quickly in disturbed areas. Used for erosion control and riverbank rehabilitation. Seeds are a food source for birds.