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Orcutt's brome
Scientific Name: Bromus orcuttianus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Orcutt's Brome (Bromus orcuttianus)
Bromus orcuttianus, commonly known as Orcutt's brome, is a species of brome grass native to western North America.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus orcuttianus Vasey
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Bromopsis orcuttiana
- Bromus brachyphyllus
- Bromus hallii
Common Names
- Orcutt's Brome
- Brome Grass
- Cheat Grass
- Chess Grass
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America, ranging from Washington to Baja California.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habit
- Bromus orcuttianus is a perennial graminoid.
- Growth Habit: Graminoid
- Duration: Perennial
Related Species
- Pacific Brome (Bromus pacificus)
- California Brome (Bromus carinatus)
- Woodland or Chinook Brome (Bromus laevipes)
Further Information
- USDA NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life