Rescuegrass

Bromus catharticus Vahl

Poaceae (Grass Family)

▲▼ mature plant in range area

▲▼ small mature plants

▲▼ inflorescences

▲ spikelets

▲ ligule and collar region

Rescuegrass: 

·         Has generally smooth leaves and stems, and a spreading/ascending growth habit

·         Panicle has fewer spikelets than downy brome, and spikelets are very much flattened and sometimes have a reddish-purple tint

·         Is used as a forage as well

·         Not too common here, more common south and west of here