False Brome
Brachypodium sylvaticum
False Brome - A perennial, loosely tufted grass with upright stems.
Leaves: Leaf sheathes have spreading hairs (can be hairless). Leaf blades are flat and arched up to 14 inches long. Leave blades are covered with long soft hairs.
Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers are grouped in upright to nodding spikes. Flowers vary in hairiness and typically don't have stalks connecting them to main stem.
Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including: forests, forest edges, woodlands, riparian areas, prairies, and roadsides.
Weed Classification: A
Why is it a Noxious Weed?
It spreads very fast and outcompetes native flora. Can form dense monocultures in forest understories and open woodlands.
False Brome is spreading quick through Oregon, and has already popped up in a few Washington counties, including Cowlitz Co. to our south. If you spot any False Brome please let us know.
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