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  7. Brome
  8. Brome
  9. Fringed Brome

species 2,532 observations

Fringed Brome

Bromus ciliatus

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

23 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it False Wainscot, Heterodox Wainscot Moth, Umber Skipper, Juba Skipper 8
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it American Black Bear, Wild Turkey, Greater White-fronted Goose, American Crow 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Checkerspot, Acmon Blue, Mylitta Crescent, Melissa Blue 6

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 Part shade Full shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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