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Bromus syriacus

Scientific Name: Bromus syriacus

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Bromus syriacus

Bromus syriacus, also known as Syrian Brome, is a species of grass belonging to the genus Bromus.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bromus syriacus Boiss. &amp Blanche
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Bromopsis erecta subsp. syriaca (Boiss. &amp C.I. Blanche) H. Scholz &amp Valds
    • Bromopsis syriacus
    • Homotypic Synonym: Bromus syriacus, Boiss. &amp C. I. Blanche
  • Basionym: C. I. Blanche
  • Botanic Rank: Genus

Distribution and Habitat

The plant's name, Syrian Brome, suggests a connection to Syria, and it is referenced as being "Of Syria." The text also indicates its habitat as "Batha."

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Perennial caespitose (growing in tufts or clumps).
  • Butt sheaths persistent and investing base of culm with fibrous dead sheaths.
  • Culms: Erect, 60-100 cm long.
  • Leaf Form: Linear
  • Leaf Margin: Entire

Classification

Within Pooideae, Bromus is classified in the tribe Bromeae, where it is the only genus.

Related Information

  • Available from the National Virtual Herbarium, Royal Botanic Garden, Jorda.