Brachypodium sylvaticum

False Brome

Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. A grass of drier woodland places, but also capable of adapting to open, sunny environments if not mown. Prefers calcareous soils. A noticeable grass with bright pale green leaves.

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Flower spike and leaves

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Spikelets

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Ligule

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Developing spike

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Leaves

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. Stem, leaves and flower spike. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. July.

Slide 2: Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. Flower spikelets. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. July.

Slide 3: Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. Stem and leaf junction showing ligule. Collected from West Wood, Redmire. July.

Slide 4: Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. Developing flower spikes and foliage. West Wood, Redmire. May.

Slide 5: Brachypodium sylvaticum, False Brome. Plant on bank of River Ure. Redmire. June.