Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Anisantha tectorum (Linnaeus) Nevski
Bromus tectorum is a short, exotic grass considered a nuisance by many. The lemmas have 1-2 cm long awns. The branches of the inflorescence droop under the weight of the spikelets. It is an invasive throughout much of the wilderness.
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Bromus tectorum, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, May 19, 2007
Bromus tectorum, annual root system, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Apr. 10, 2008
Bromus tectorum, awns & lemma, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, Apr. 10, 2008
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