great brome
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great brome
Bromus diandrus
Great brome is a tall grass that grows in fields and along roadsides. It has long, slender leaves and fluffy seed heads that dance in the wind, making it a fun sight to see!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The great brome is a tall, slender grass, often recognized by its drooping, open seed heads. These seed heads frequently develop a purplish or reddish hue as they mature, setting them apart from other green grasses. Each seed has a long, stiff bristle called an awn.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusBromus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Great brome seeds can stay hidden and alive in the soil for many years!
Its long, pointy awns can sometimes get stuck in animals' eyes or mouths!
Look closely at its seeds; they are very bristly, like tiny brushes!
This adaptable grass can grow in poor soils where many other plants struggle.
Special abilities
Ability
Hitchhiker Seeds
Great brome has sharp, barbed awns that cling to fur or clothing, helping its seeds travel far.
Ability
Rapid Colonizer
Great brome can sprout quickly and grow fast, allowing it to take over new areas very effectively.
Ability
Fire Fuel
This grass dries out early in the season, creating a lot of dry material that can fuel wildfires.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring_summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
eats leaves and seeds
eaten by
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
browses on young plants
eaten by
House mouse
Mus musculus
consumes its seeds
eats
Red-legged grasshopper
Melanoplus femurrubrum
feeds on the leaves
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always stay on paths and be careful not to pull plants without asking an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is great brome?
30-90 cm
When does great brome bloom?
Spring_summer
Is great brome edible?
No
Is great brome toxic?
None
What is great brome's lifecycle?
Annual
How is great brome pollinated?
Wind
Where is great brome usually found?
Grasslands
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