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Stiff Brome

Brachypodium distachyon

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Brachypodium

Species

Brachypodium distachyon (Stiff Brome)

Names in Other Languages

German Zweiährige Zwenke

Similar Species in Brachypodium

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false broom

Brachypodium sylvaticum

Least Concern

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Thinleaf false brome

Brachypodium phoenicoides

Not Evaluated

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tor grass

Brachypodium pinnatum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stiff Brome?

The scientific name of Stiff Brome is Brachypodium distachyon. It belongs to the genus Brachypodium.

Where does Stiff Brome live?

Stiff Brome is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Japan, Mexico.

What family does Stiff Brome belong to?

Stiff Brome (Brachypodium distachyon) belongs to the genus Brachypodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Stiff Brome belong to?

Stiff Brome (Brachypodium distachyon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Stiff Brome?

The closest relatives of Stiff Brome in the genus Brachypodium include false broom, Thinleaf false brome, tor grass.