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tall brome
Scientific Name: Bromus grandis
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tall Brome Grass
Tall Brome Grass refers to various species within the Bromus genus, particularly species like Bromus giganteus and Bromus latiglumus. It is also sometimes used in reference to Tall Fescue grass.
Common Names
- Bromes
- Brome Grasses
- Cheat Grasses
- Chess
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Bromus
- Synonyms: Bromus grandis (Shear) Hitchc.
- Bromus giganteus, var. genuinus is also listed.
Distribution and Habitat
Tall Brome and related grasses are found in various regions. Smooth Brome, which shares some similarities, is best adapted to cooler climates. Bromus latiglumus is typically found in Wet Mesic Woods.
Morphological Characteristics
- Stems are round and typically 60-90 cm tall.
- The ligule is a short, white membrane.
- The inflorescence is a large panicle.
- Resembles smooth brome-grass but has only short rhizomes or none at all.
Ecological Role
- Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis) can be invasive, particularly in North American tall-grass prairies, impacting native plant and herbivore species.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Tall Fescue and Smooth Brome can be hosts to the Brome mosaic virus. Specific genotypes of Tall Fescue exhibit differing responses to new strains of this virus.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information on Bromus giganteus.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus grandis.