Downy Brome (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Downy brome is an annual or winter annual grass native to the Mediterranean region with softly hairy leaves.
- The fields were overrun with downy brome, a common invasive species in the area.
- Downy brome seeds germinate in the fall and grow rapidly during the winter months in Mediterranean climates.
- Farmers in the region struggle to control the spread of downy brome, which can outcompete native vegetation.
- Downy brome has become a significant problem in many parts of the world, including areas with Mediterranean-type climates.