Mountain Brome

Bromus breviaristatus

Physical Characteristics

Bromus breviaristatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - Manitoba to British Columbia, south to Iowa, Arizona and California.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[161, 257]. Used as a piñole[183]. The seed is very small and fiddly to use[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known