Soft Brome
Bromus hordeaceus subsp. hordeaceus
Tufted introduced grass to 1 m tall with relatively few leaves. Stems softly hairy to below the flower heads. Greyish-green leaves with fine silky hairs up to 20 cm long and 2-7 mm wide. Flowerheads held upright.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Flora Type | Grasses |
| Former Scientific Name | B. mollis |
| Distinctive Features | The spikelet excluding awns is less than 2 cm long and rather plump. The awns remain erect. |
| Biology | Annual or biennial. A common weed in native grasslands as well as gardens and pasture. |
| Native Status | Introduced |
| Flowering Time | Oct-Jan |