Mountain Brome (Bromus breviaristatus)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bromus breviaristatus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - cooked. Used as a piñole. The seed is very small and fiddly to use. — Used as a piñole.; The seed is very small and fiddly to use.

Habitat & North American Range

Various habitats from moist woods to dry open meadows or sagebrush covered hills, sometimes to the timber line. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)