Erect Brome

Overview

Erect Brome (Bromus erectus) is an annual grass species native to Europe. It has coarse, upright stems with small spikelets, which grow up to 40 inches tall. It grows in sunny, open areas such as pastures, roadsides, and waste areas. Erect Brome has a thin root system making it an easy to grow and profusely spreading species. Foliage is sparse and leaves are rolled inwards from the base. Flowering occurs from late spring to early summer during which its delicate spikes appear. Erect Brome is well adapted to a disturbed environment and can become weedy in some areas. It can be used as a fodder for livestock and a cover crop in certain regions.

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