Smooth Brome
Bromus inermis
Bromus inermis is a species of the true grass family (Poaceae). This rhizomatous grass is native to Europe and considered invasive in North America. The plant is an erect, leafy, long-lived perennial, 46 to 91 cm (1+1⁄2 to 3 ft) tall, rhizomatous and commonly producing a dense sod.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Bromus inermis |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Height | 2-4 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun-Jul |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Mesic |
| Soil | Loam |
| Wildlife value | NON-NATIVE. Planted for forage; now one of the worst invaders of remnant prairie |
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- Christian Fischer (CC BY-SA 3.0)