| Agropyron cristatum | |
|---|---|
| |
| Nonnative A. cristatum established in Montana, USA | |
Scientific classification 
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Pooideae |
| Genus: | Agropyron |
| Species: | A. cristatum
|
| Binomial name | |
| Agropyron cristatum | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Agropyron pectinatum (M.Bieb.) P.Beauv. | |
Agropyron cristatum, the crested wheat grass, crested wheatgrass, fairway crested wheat grass, is a species in the family Poaceae. 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 and Canada.