Great Brome
Bromus diandrus
Observed along Sycamore Creek in the western slopes of the Mazatzal Mts., Maricopa Co., Arizona. 16 May 2010.
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PERENNIAL GRASS: Besides the annual Red Brome, there are several larger perennial brome grass species.
Plants are up to one meter in height.
FLOWERS: Small green flowers in spikelets with reddish awns. The
inflorescence branches weep gracefully as if heavy with grain.
RANGE: These bromes are introduced from Europe/Asia. The several species are frequent in riparian habitats.
FRUIT: Florets with medium-length awns on the lemmas.