Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Bromus rubens Linnaeus
Anisantha rubens (Linnaeus) Nevski
Bromus madritensis Linnaeus var. rubens (Linnaeus) Husnot
Bromus madritensis is an annual that forms dense panicles on fairly short culms. The first glume is
one nerved, and the awns are 1-6cm long. The panicles have a reddish or purplish hue when mature, hence the name "rubens." This exotic grass prefers dry, disturbed areas.
Please click on an image for a larger file.
Bromus madritensis, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CF Cyn., May 2, 2007
Bromus madritensis, annual root system, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., Nov. 17, 2007
Bromus madritensis, detail of floret, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Pancho Cyn., Nov. 17, 2007
Bromus madritensis, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., CF Cyn., May 2. 2007
Back to the Index