Field brome (Bromus arvensis)

Field brome

Also known as: Smooth brome

Field brome is an annual grass that is found in pastures, rangelands, wheat fields, and roadsides. It is an aggressively invasive grass that is reducing the biodiversity of these habitats. However, it was introduced because it can benefit the landscape by controlling erosion and improving the soil.

Scientific classification

Species

Field brome (Bromus arvensis)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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Grass

Plant Type

Spring, Summer

Bloom Time

30 cm to 90 cm

Plant Height

30 cm

Spread

4 cm to 20 cm

Flower Size

Yellow, Green, Purple, Brown

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Distribution of Field brome

Distribution Map

Field brome is a plant that has a significant geographical reach. Its native range encompasses temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, but it has been introduced and established across various continents. Field brome can be found thriving in parts of Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, often integrating into local ecosystems.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Roadsides, fields, forest margins, moist places

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Field brome

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Field brome thrives in moderate moisture levels and requires consistent soil hydration. It needs weekly watering, tolerating neither overwatering nor prolonged drought. Typically grown outdoors, it benefits from natural rainfall but may require supplemental irrigation during the growing season.

Pruning: To promote healthy growth and prevent disease in field brome, prune in early to late spring by removing dead stems and thinning congested areas. This enhances air circulation, manages spread, and improves aesthetics, contributing to field brome's resilience against environmental stresses.

Propagation: Field brome propagates effectively from sowing seeds on well-prepared soil, avoiding compaction for optimal seed-to-soil contact. A light soil covering aids moisture retention. Regular, but careful, watering promotes growth while preventing root rot. Successful establishment may result in natural self-seeding.

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