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Red Brome

Scientific Name:  Bromus rubens
?Exotic winter annual grass 
?Found in dense patches under native shrubs and in open spaces
?Sprouts in spring, quickly grows, seeds, then dies provides fuel for wildfires
?An invasive weed that was introduced to the United States from other countries
?Is an indicator plant for disturbed sites
?Also called foxtail chess or cheat grass
?Grows to about 10 inches

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