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Bromus scoparius

Broom Brome
Also known as: Anisantha rigens (L.) Nevski +17 more
  • Anisantha rigens (L.) Nevski
  • Bromus cavanillesii Willk.
  • Bromus confertus var. lasianthus Trautv.
  • Bromus confertus var. leianthus Trautv.
  • Bromus degenii Pénzes
  • Bromus humilis Cav.
  • Bromus molliformis subsp. humilis (Cav.) Nyman
  • Bromus rigens L.
  • Bromus scoparius f. cylindricus Kozhukhov et al.
  • Bromus scoparius f. cylindricus Kozuharov, Stoeva & Kuzmanov
  • Bromus scoparius f. pauciflorus Kozhukhov et al.
  • Bromus scoparius f. pauciflorus Kozuharov, Stoeva & Kuzmanov
  • Bromus scoparius subsp. scoparius
  • Bromus scoparius var. confertus (M.Bieb.) Kuntze
  • Bromus scoparius var. glaber Regel
  • Bromus scoparius var. hirtulus Regel
  • Bromus scoparius var. humilis (Cav.) Lange
  • Bromus scoparius var. humilis (Cav.) Nyman
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Bromus scoparius (commonly known as Broom Brome) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Chile Central, China Southeast, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Michigan, New York, Norfolk Is., Virginia

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