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Downy brome is a winter annual grass that has an upright growth habit. The leaves lack auricles. Downy brome has a large jagged membranous ligule. The leaves are rolled in the bud and are hairy on both sides. The seedhead is very predominate in that it has a droopy panicle. It seeds from late spring into the summer. Downy brome dries over the summer and can become a fire hazard. |
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Cultural Practices:
Downy brome is an winter annual grass that germinates in the early spring.
It is usually found in waste areas, disturbed sites, roadsides, pastures
and thin turf. Downy brome is often a contaminate in seed mixtures. Mow
to prevent the formation of the seedhead and seed production.
Herbicide Use:
Make your postemergent herbicide application when downy brome is young
and actively growing.