Bromus tectorum L.
Bromus tectorum
Bromus tectorum, commonly known as downy brome or cheatgrass, is a winter annual grass native to Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern Africa. It is highly invasive in many regions, particularly in the Intermountain West of North America and parts of Canada. The plant is characterized by its drooping panicle with spikelets and awns, and it typically reaches heights of 40–90 centimeters. It is a self-pollinating species with a fibrous root system that efficiently absorbs moisture from light precipitation.
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Poales
Poaceae
Bromus
Bromus tectorum has a fibrous root system with few main roots, and wide-spreading lateral roots that make it efficient at absorbing moisture from light precipitation episodes. The plant can reduce soil moisture to the permanent wilting point to a depth of 70 centimeters, reducing competition from other species.
Bromus tectorum seeds are a critical portion of the diet for introduced species like chukar and grey partridge in the US. It is also used as forage for cattle and wildlife.
Spring or early summer
Autumn
40–90 centimeters
Bromus tectorum grows in a variety of climates and soil types, but it is most commonly found in areas with 150–560 millimeters of precipitation. It thrives in coarse-textured soils and is quick to colonize disturbed areas.
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