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Bromus diandrus

Great Brome at Hughes, ACT

Bromus diandrus at Hughes, ACT - 18 Nov 2014
Bromus diandrus at Hughes, ACT - 18 Nov 2014
Bromus diandrus at Hughes, ACT - 18 Nov 2014
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Identification history

Bromus diandrus 19 Apr 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Bromus diandrus 16 Apr 2017 ruthkerruish

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User's notes

This introduced annual grass from the Mediterranean is also called "ripgut brome". Seeds are picked up in sheep’s fleece, and contaminate wool, pelts and carcasses, particularly of lambs. Also attach to socks, shoes etc.

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Sighting information

  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2014 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

Additional information

  • True In flower
  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Bromus diandrus Scientific name
  • Great Brome Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 675.38m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Bromus gussonii

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