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Bromus carinatus
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn.
California Brome
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Bromus carinatus var. californicus, Bromus carinatus var. carinatus, Bromus carinatus var. hookerianus, Bromus laciniatus, Ceratochloa carinata
USDA Symbol: BRCA5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (I), CAN (N)
California brome is a variable species, differing in, among other things, duration. Considered annuals, biennials & perennials, all appear actually to be short-lived perennials that sometimes flower the first season. The culms are 2-3 ft. tall with a narrow panicle. The branches of the seed head are usually erect, but may be drooping.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Leaf: Green
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: CA , OR , WACanada: AB
Native Distribution: B.C. through cismontane CA, e. to ID & NM; infrequent in the Great Plains
Native Habitat: A variety of open or shaded, dry sites
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Various dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Has been known to persist for several seasons, so can be treated somewhat like a perennial.
Benefit
Use Food: Seed harvested by indigenous Californians.Use Other: Culms used in basketry by indigenous Californians.
Attracts: Birds
Propagation
Description: Not AvailableSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
Bibliography
Bibref 1218 - Tending the Wild: Native American Knowledge and the Management of California's Natural Resources (2006) Anderson, M. KatSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bromus carinatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bromus carinatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bromus carinatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-10-19Research By: TWC Staff