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Bromus ciliatus
Bromus ciliatus L.
Fringed Brome
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: brci2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
Drooping florets oat-like appearance. Cool-season, clump-forming grass. Often with conifers such as cedars (Ontario Native Plants 2002)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , IA , ID , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , TN , TX , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYCanada: AB , NB , NS , ON , PE , SK
Native Habitat: Prairie/Meadow/Field,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACU | FAC | FACW | FAC | FACW | FACW | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:North American Native Plant Society - Etobicoke, ON
Additional resources
USDA: Find Bromus ciliatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Bromus ciliatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Bromus ciliatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-03-08Research By: TWC Staff