Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
856308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Shear) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Fl. Calif. 1: 175 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000855643

Common Names

  • Grand brome
  • Grand bromegrass
  • Grand chess

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Description

Bromus grandis (also called tall brome, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial grass with a clumping habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Bromus grandis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder plant, as its leaves and stems are edible. The leaves and stems are also used to make tea and jams.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bromus grandis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, typically with three to five florets. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bromus grandis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Bromus grandis

Bromus grandis can be found in the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Bromus grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bromus grandis?

Bromus grandis

What is the common name of Bromus grandis?

Large brome

What is the growth habit of Bromus grandis?

It is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit

Species in the Bromus genus

Bromus commutato-japonicus, Bromus eburonensis, Bromus fischeri, Bromus granatensis, Bromus guetrotii, Bromus hannoveranus, Bromus husnotii, Bromus laagei, Bromus litvinovii, Bromus rosettae, Bromus segoviensis, Bromus aegyptiacus, Bromus alopecuros, Bromus andringitrensis, Bromus anomalus, Bromus araucanus, Bromus arenarius, Bromus aristatus, Bromus arizonicus, Bromus armenus, Bromus arrhenatheroides, Bromus arvensis, Bromus attenuatus, Bromus auleticus, Bromus benekenii, Bromus berteroanus, Bromus biebersteinii, Bromus bikfayensis, Bromus bonariensis, Bromus borianus, Bromus brachyantherus, Bromus brachystachys, Bromus brevis, Bromus briziformis, Bromus bromoideus, Bromus cabrerensis, Bromus carinatus, Bromus catharticus, Bromus cebadilla, Bromus ceramicus, Bromus chrysopogon, Bromus ciliatus, Bromus coloratus, Bromus commutatus, Bromus confinis, Bromus danthoniae, Bromus densus, Bromus diandrus, Bromus dolichocarpus, Bromus elidis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:37043-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].