Bromus pubescens (hairy woodland brome)
description: perennial
place of origin: North America
urban habitat: drought tolerant, thrives in sandy and compacted soils; commonly found in waste dumps, minimally maintained landscapes, highway banks and medians, along railroad tracks.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer of bare ground, erosion control, restores soil, food for wildlife and livestock.
history: Bromus pubescens is one of the 28 Bromus species native to North America. It is often used as a restorative grass planted in waste areas. Native American tribes used many of the Bromus species as fiber for making brooms and brushes.
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description: perennial
place of origin: North America
urban habitat: drought tolerant, thrives in sandy and compacted soils; commonly found in waste dumps, minimally maintained landscapes, highway banks and medians, along railroad tracks.
ecological function: disturbance-adapted colonizer of bare ground, erosion control, restores soil, food for wildlife and livestock.
history: Bromus pubescens is one of the 28 Bromus species native to North America. It is often used as a restorative grass planted in waste areas. Native American tribes used many of the Bromus species as fiber for making brooms and brushes.
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