Bromus diandrus
Great Brome at Hughes, ACT
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| Bromus diandrus | MichaelMulvaney | 19 Apr 2017 | |
| Bromus diandrus | ruthkerruish | 16 Apr 2017 |
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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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Location information
- Coordinates 149.098348-35.338711
- Altitude 617.0m
- Maps Hughes Garran Woodland Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek
- Places Hughes, ACT
Sighting information
- 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
- 18 Nov 2014 12:00 AM Recorded on
- ruthkerruish Recorded by
- Yes In flower
- 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
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Species information
- Bromus diandrus Scientific name
- Great Brome Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 675.38m Recorded at altitude
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Synonyms
Bromus gussonii
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