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 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