Mountain Brome

Bromus marginatus, commonly known as Mountain Brome, is a perennial grass native to the mountainous regions of western North America, particularly found in areas ranging from British Columbia to New Mexico. This species typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 feet, exhibiting a clumping growth habit that allows it to thrive in rocky, well-drained soils. The leaves are narrow, elongated, and have a distinctive bluish-green hue, which can turn golden in the fall. The flowering period occurs in late spring to early summer, producing loose, nodding panicles that bear small, awned seeds, which are dispersed by wind and animals, aiding in its propagation across varied terrains.