Bromus erectus
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| Upright brome | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Bromus |
| Species: | B. erectus |
| Binomial name | |
| Bromus erectus Huds.[1] |
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Bromus erectus, commonly known as either upright brome or meadow brome,[1] is a dense, course, tufted perennial grass. It can grow to 120 centimetres (47 in). Like many brome grasses the plant is hairy.[2]
Description [edit]
The ligule is blunt but finely serrated, sometimes with hairy edges. Panicle is usually upright, rather than nodding, bearing up to 4 panicles on each. These can be purple, red or green. B. erectus flowers in June and July.[2]
Range [edit]
Found on well drained calcerous soils, B. erectus is widespread in Europe, South West Asia, North West Africa, and has been introduced into North America.[2]
References [edit]
- ^ a b Bromus erectus was first described and published in Flora Anglica 39. 1762. "Name - Bromus erectus Huds.". Tropicos. Saint Louis, Missouri: Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved May 22, 2011. "Locality: Habitat in cretaceis circa Rochester, Dartford et Gravesend, in Cantino; Distribution: England"
- ^ a b c C E Hubbard (1978). Grasses. Penguin Books.
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