Japanese Chess, Field brome

Bromus japonicus

Physical Characteristics

Bromus japonicus is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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

S. Europe - Mediterranean, to E. Asia. Introduced and naturalized in most areas of N. America.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Seed Edible Uses: Leaves[177]. No more details. Seed[177, 179]. No more details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to utilize[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known