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seaside brome
Scientific Name: Bromus maritimus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Seaside Brome (Bromus maritimus)
Bromus maritimus, commonly known as maritime brome or seaside brome, is a species of grass belonging to the brome or chess grass family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus maritimus (Piper) Hitchc.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Bromus carinatus var. maritimus
- Common Names: Maritime brome, Seaside brome
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to coastal areas.
- Specifically mentioned as native to Oregon.
- Found in dune habitats.
Additional Information
- Bromus maritimus is a perennial graminoid, meaning it lives for more than two years.
- Other species in the Bromus genus are commonly known as bromes, brome grasses, cheat grasses, or chess grasses.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus maritimus.