Mango, Mango brome

Bromus mango

Physical Characteristics

Bromus mango is a BIENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from June to July. 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 and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - S. Chile, Argentina.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Drink Seed - cooked. It is toasted and ground into a flour, then used to make an unleavened bread called 'cougue'[183]. It is also used to make a drink called 'chicha'[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known