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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