Bromus Tectorum (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bromus tectorum is a Mediterranean grass species often found growing on disturbed sites throughout various regions.
- The softly hairy leaves of bromus tectorum contribute to its ability to compete with native vegetation.
- Bromus tectorum has become invasive in several parts of the world due to its seed dispersal strategy and winter annual growth.
- Ecologists consider bromus tectorum to have a competitive advantage in xeric conditions found in Mediterranean ecosystems.
- Land managers are working to control the spread of bromus tectorum by detecting invasive patches early on.