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bald brome
Scientific Name: Bromus racemosus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Bald Brome (Bromus racemosus)
Bald Brome is a Eurasian grass that has naturalized in many parts of the world.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass, it produces pollen that might affect pets with allergies.
- The plant produces small seeds or awns that may cause irritation.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus racemosus L.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms:
- Bromus commutatus L.
- Bromus commutatus var. apricorum
- Bromus commutatus var. commutatus
- Common Names:
- Bald Brome
- Hairy Chess
- Meadow Brome
- Smooth Brome
- Hairy Brome
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Eurasia.
- Widely naturalized in other parts of the world.
- Uncommon in New England.
- Found on grass openings in western Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A grass with an annual life cycle, meaning it grows for one season.
Ecological Role
- Mentioned as an invasive species.
Resources
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=BRRA2