Sterile Brome

Anisantha sterilis

Summary 2

Anisantha sterilis is an annual or biennial species of bromegrass known as barren brome, poverty brome, and sterile brome.

Identification Hints 3

Very long awns. Shortish grass. Inflorescences droops. Branches whorled.

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More Info

iNat Map

Form of inflorescence Not spike-like
Branches whorled? Yes
Height Medium
Awn length Long, Medium
Number of florets ThreeOrMore