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About Brome Grasses (Bromus and other genera)
The term "Brome" can refer to several different grass species, primarily within the genus Bromus, but also including species classified in the genus Anisantha. These grasses are found worldwide and can be either beneficial or considered weeds, depending on the context.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Genus: Bromus (primary)
- Anisantha (includes species formerly classified under Bromus)
Distribution and Habitat
- Brome grasses are found worldwide with about 165 species.
- In the UK, several main species interfere with crop yields and quality.
- Soft Brome is common throughout the UK, found in waste places, meadows, and on dunes.
- Barren Brome is a generally lowland grass, less common in upland areas of Wales and northern England.
Ecological Role
- Some brome species are considered weeds, impacting arable crops.
- Ripgut brome has displaced a large portion of native grassland in some regions.
Morphological Characteristics
- Brome grasses often have loose, usually drooping panicles.
- Soft Brome is a tufted annual, sometimes biennial grass.
- Ripgut brome is a cool season annual grass.
Considerations for Pets
- Brome grasses are common in meadows and waste grounds.
- Brome grasses can be tufted.
Considerations for Children
- Brome grasses are common in meadows and waste grounds.
- Brome grasses can be tufted.
Further Information
- Consult a professional agronomist for identification and control measures.