Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Bromus diandrus Roth
(Ripgut Brome)


Family: Poaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
Anisantha diandra (Roth) Tutin
Bromus rigidus of numerous authors

Bromus diandrus is easily recognized by the long 3-6cm stiff awns carried in an open and drooping panicle. It grows around buildings and in other disturbed areas.
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Bromus diandrus, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Oct. 24, 2007



Bromus diandrus, detail of spikelets, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Oct. 24, 2007


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