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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