Japanese Chess (Bromus japonicus)

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

Bromus japonicus is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. No more details. Seed. No more details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to utilize. — No more details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to utilize.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and waste places, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)