Mango, Brome, Wild rye
Bromus mango

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It was grown as a biennial. The grass was grazed for one year then allowed to produce seed the next year. It grows 30-80 cm tall. The seeds are 5-8 mm long.

There are about 150 Bromus species. They are temperate. This species was almost extinct.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It will grow on infertile acid soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Argentina, Chile, South America

How it is used for food

The grains are toasted and ground into flour and used for unleavened bread.

It has been a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bromus burkartii Munoz;