Elymus virginicus (Native)

Habitat: Native perennial cool-season ornamental grass found in bottomland forests, upland prairies, glades, marshes, stream banks, pastures, fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

Wildlife Value: Virginia wildrye is palatable and nutritious forage for large game animals such as deer. Birds and
small mammals also forage for the seed and utilize the plant fibers for denning and nesting material. The seed is reported to be utilized by mallard and lesser scaup ducks when found in association with wetlands. Provides shelter to insects