Bromus sterilis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A slender grass. It grows each year from seed. The flowering stems are 90 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Central Asia, Europe, Falklands, Hungary, Korea, Luxembourg, Tajikistan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The stems are chewed as a children snack.
Edible parts
Stems
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Vadzab
Synonyms
Bromus ampus K. Koch; and others