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woolly brome
Scientific Name: Bromus lanatipes
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bromus lanatipes: Woolly Brome
Bromus lanatipes, commonly known as woolly brome, is a grass species native to Texas and other states.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus lanatipes (Shear) Rydb.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Bromopsis lanatipes (Shear) Holub
- Bromus anomalus var. lanatipes (Shear) A.S. Hitchc.
- Symbol: BRLA6
Common Names
- Woolly Brome
- Bromes
- Brome Grasses
- Cheat Grasses
- Chess Grasses
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and other states.
- Not found in Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
- Duration: Perennial (lives for more than two years)
Ecological Role
- Mentioned in the context of managing downy brome (Bromus tectorum), which is listed as noxious in multiple states, suggesting it may share similar ecological concerns or management strategies.
Related Species
- Bromus arizonicus (Arizona Brome)
- Bromus arvensis (Field Brome)
- Bromus japonicus (Japanese Brome)
- Bromus lanceolatus (Mediterranean Brome)
- Bromus nottowayanus (Nottoway Valley Brome)
- Bromus tectorum (Cheat-grass)
- Bromus laevipes (Chinook Brome)
Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus lanatipes.