Meadow Brome
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Meadow Brome
bromus commutatus
Meadow Brome is a grassy plant that grows in fields and meadows. Its soft blades sway gently in the breeze, making it a fun place for kids to explore!
Habitat: Meadows, grasslands, and open fields across North America.
Appearance
The Meadow Brome is a slender, upright grass with distinctive drooping, airy seed heads. Its flat, green leaves are often covered in fine hairs, giving it a noticeably fuzzy texture. The mature seed heads turn a unique purplish-brown hue.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyPoaceaeGenusBromus
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Each drooping seed head can contain dozens of tiny seeds, ready to scatter and grow!
Its scientific name, 'Bromus,' surprisingly comes from an ancient Greek word for oats!
Meadow Brome seeds can lie dormant for years, patiently awaiting ideal growth conditions!
This grass is often called 'Hairy Brome' by farmers due to its noticeably fuzzy leaves!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Seed Scatter
Meadow Brome can produce and easily disperse numerous seeds, helping it colonize new areas quickly and efficiently.
Ability
Soil Anchor
Meadow Brome has a fibrous root system that firmly grips the soil, helping to prevent erosion and stabilize loose earth.
Ability
Habitat Resilience
Meadow Brome can thrive in various soil types and disturbed habitats, helping it survive in many different environments.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse on its leaves and stems.
eaten by
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Eastern Cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Rabbits munch on its fresh green shoots.
eaten by
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus
Sparrows and other birds feed on its abundant seeds.
eaten by
Meadow Vole
Microtus pennsylvanicus
Meadow voles forage on the leaves and seeds.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Brome GrassBromusCommon Brome
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Meadow Brome?
30-90 cm
How wide does Meadow Brome spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Meadow Brome?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does Meadow Brome bloom?
Late spring to summer
Is Meadow Brome edible?
No
Is Meadow Brome toxic?
None
What is Meadow Brome's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Meadow Brome pollinated?
Wind
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