Rescue grass
Bromus catharticus

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A tussock grass. It usually grows for 1 or 2 years. It grows about 1 m high. It forms tufts and has erect or spreading stems. The blades are narrow and flat. They are 30 cm long by 8 mm wide.

It is classed as a weed in much of the USA.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It can grow in arid places. It is mostly in moist places. In Yunnan.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Azores, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Canary Islands, Caucasus, Central America, Central Asia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, East Africa, Easter Island, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe (country/location of origin), Falklands, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Moldova, Mozambique, New Zealand, North America, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, St Helena, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, West Indies, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The seeds are used as a cereal to make a meal.

Edible parts

Seeds, cereal

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Allku mikuna, Bromo criollo, Cebadilla criolla, Cevadilha, Guilno,Huilmo, Lanco, Llullu kiwa, Milin, Pasto del perro, Prairie grass, Rescue grass, Schrader's brome, Shallipu, Ullka mikuna pacha

Synonyms

Bromus unioloides Kunth; Bromus wildenowii Kunth; Ceratochloa unioloides (Wind.) P. Beauv.; Festuca unioloides Willd.;