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  7. Brome
  8. Brome
  9. Prairie Brome

species 1,570 observations

Prairie Brome

Bromus kalmii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

16 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it False Wainscot, Heterodox Wainscot Moth, Yellow-collared Scape Moth, Stalk Borer Moth 6
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey, Greater White-fronted Goose, American Crow, Elm Sack Gall Aphid 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher, Melissa Blue 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Grasses and sedges
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Water use
Low
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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