Upright brome
Bromus erectus
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A grass. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 1 m tall. The lower leaves are flat but the edges roll inwards. They are 6 mm wide. The flower panicles are 15 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on dry infertile soil. It grows on calcareous soils on sand dunes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Britain (country/location of origin), Chile, Europe, Ireland, Luxembourg, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked slowly and used in soups and salads.
Edible parts
Seeds, cereal