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roadside brome
Scientific Name: Bromus stamineus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Roadside Brome (Bromus stamineus)
Bromus stamineus, commonly known as Roadside Brome, is an annual graminoid belonging to the Bromus genus.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass, Roadside Brome may be appealing to pets like dogs and cats.
- The plant produces seeds which could be ingested by pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bromus stamineus Desv.
- Common Names: Roadside brome, grazing brome
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Bromus valdivianus Phil.
Distribution and Habitat
- Frequently found on roadsides.
- Grows in cultivated ground, meadows, and waste grounds.
- Observed in locations like Canterbury pastures and roadside vegetation in Chile (36 49' S, 71 55' W).
Ecological Role
- In some areas, brome grasses, including Roadside Brome, are considered a threat to winter wheat, alfalfa, and rangeland, contributing to roadside weed problems.
- Smooth brome (Bromus inermis) can be invasive, spreading readily by rhizomes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Graminoid (grass-like)
- Duration: Annual (lives for one year)
- Can bear temperatures a few degrees below zero.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Roadside Brome is mentioned as a good grass for feeding cattle.
- Can be infested with leaf-spot diseases.
- Moths may show preference for prairie grasses such as brome.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus stamineus.
- CalPhotos has images of Bromus stamineus by Steve Matson.