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Bromus tectorum  L.
Cheatgrass, downy brome,   Downy brome grass,   Downy chess
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Bromus tectorum is an annual grasslike herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: high
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Genus: Bromus
Family: Poaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Habitat: disturbed

Communities: weed, characteristic of disturbed places

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO
Alternate Names:
PLANTSAnisantha tectorum
JEF + PLANTSBromus tectorum var. glabratus
PLANTSBromus tectorum var. hirsutus
PLANTSBromus tectorum var. nudus
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Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/28/2025).