Bromus L.

Ovary with a terminal hairy appendage; the hairy stigmas attached beside the appendage Bromus

Spikelets more than 4 cm long (including the awns)

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Spikelets 6–10 cm long (including the long awns), with 6–10 florets, scabrous. Panicle up to 25 cm long. Annual up to 60 cm high. Widespread. Pastures; weed. Introd. from Europe and Asia. Fl. winter–spring. Great Brome Bromus diandrus

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Spikelets 4–5 cm long (including the awns if present), with 4–6 florets. Panicle 5–10 cm long. Erect annuals up to 40 cm high