Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

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

Bromus inermis Leysser
(Smooth Brome)


Family: Poaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
Bromopsis inermis (Leysser) Holub

Bromus inermis stands out among our Bromes by virtue of its rhizomes. This is a tall grass which is mostly glabrous throughout. It is found in on slopes and roadsides.
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Bromus inermis, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Pk. turnoff, Oct. 24, 2007



Bromus inermis, closeup of spike, photo Russ Kleinman & Bill Norris, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Pk. turnoff, Oct. 24, 2007



Bromus inermis, rhizome, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Pk. turnoff, Nov. 12, 2007


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