Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Bromus diandrus (Ripgut Brome)

Common, non-native annual grass found throughout the Preserve, particularly in disturbed places and along trails. Flowers inconspicuous (grass like). Blooms late winter to spring.

Bromus diandrus (ripgut brome). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Bromus diandrus (ripgut brome). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in Summer.

Bromus diandrus (ripgut brome). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.

Bromus diandrus (ripgut brome). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.