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hoary brome
Scientific Name: Bromus subvelutinus
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bromus subvelutinus (Hoary Brome)
Bromus subvelutinus, commonly known as hoary brome, is a perennial graminoid (grass-like plant) belonging to the grass family.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature:
- Scientific Name: Bromus subvelutinus Shear
- Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Bromus luzonensis
Distribution and Habitat:
Hoary brome is native to Northern America and can be found in the Northwestern U.S.A., specifically in states like Idaho, Nevada, California, Oregon. It also grows in British Columbia, Canada, where it's known to have a single population in a dry location.
Morphological Characteristics:
- Classified as a graminoid.
- It is a perennial plant.
- Drought-resistant.
Interactions with Other Organisms:
- Hoary brome (Bromus hordaceus, which may or may not be a direct synonym) is listed as a larval foodplant.
Further Information:
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bromus subvelutinus.
- Additional resources may be found through MyTreeDB and floridahillnursery.com.