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)

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

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Culms pubescent below the panicle. Lemmas scabrous to pubescent; awn ultimately bent upwards or almost spreading. Widespread. Pastures; weed. Introd. from the Mediterranean. Fl. winter–spring. Red Brome Bromus rubens

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Culms glabrous below the panicle; lemmas scabrous or glabrous; awn remaining straight and erect. Widespread. Pastures; weed. Introd. from the Mediterranean. Fl. winter–spring. Madrid Brome Bromus madritensis