Feral Rye
Common Name: Feral Rye
Other Names: Common Rye, Cereal Rye
Species Name: Secale cereale L.
Plant Type: Grasses & Grass-like
Family Name: Poaceae
Examples of Feral Rye Secale cereale L.
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Introduced |
| Duration | Annual, occasionally biennial |
| Season | Warm |
| Distribution in the U.S. | 20-25% of winter wheat acreage |
| Distribution in Oklahoma | Throughout the state, winter wheat acreage |
ID Characteristics
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Field Identification Characteristics
- Inflorescence: A terminal spike, somewhat flattened and often with short awns
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Leaf Shape: Blades flat, 1/16 to 3/8 inch wide, rough, at least above
- Sheaths: Open, may be hairy or smooth, with well developed auricles and a membranous ligule
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Varying, infertile, sandy and acidic soils |
| Habitat | When rye escapes cultivation it can become established on roadsides, waste places and even open rangeland. |
| Successional Stage |