Meadow brome (Bromus biebersteinii)
Description
Bromus inermis is a species of the true grass family (Poaceae).This rhizomatous grass is native to Europe The plant is characterized by an erect,leafy,long-lived perennial,46 to 91 cm (1 1_2 to 3 ft) tall,rhizomatous and commonly producing a dense sod.It starts growth in early spring;flowers May to July;reproduces from seeds,tillers,and rhizomes.It may regrow and re flower in the fall if moisture is sufficient.The leaves are glabrous or occasionally pubescent,particularly on the sheaths;blades 20 to 38 cm (8 to 15 in) long,0.6 to 1.3 cm (1_4 to 1_2 in) wide,flat,with a raised and keeled midrib below;sheaths closed,except near collar,and papery when dry;leaves rolled in the bud;ligates up to 0.3 cm (1_8 in) long,rounded,and membranous;auricles absent.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Poales
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Family: Poaceae
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Genus: Bromus
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