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corn brome
Scientific Name: Bromus squarrosus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Corn Brome (Bromus squarrosus)
Corn Brome, scientifically known as Bromus squarrosus, is a grass with several common names, including rough brome, cheat grasses, and chess.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus squarrosus L.
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonym: Serrafalcus squarrosus
Distribution and Habitat
Corn Brome is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It has also been introduced and is present across much of northern and northwestern North America.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grasses can be smooth, taper, or spreading.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Stalk borers can be found in brome grass.
- Downy brome is a palatable grass before seed heads emerge.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers detailed information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus squarrosus.
- TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.