Brachypodium sylvaticum (Huds.) P. Beauv. ssp. sylvaticum

slender false brome

Often forming dense patches but sometimes occurring as scattered individuals, primarily in forest understories but also growing in full sun. Soils range from mesic to wet-mesic and from acidic to basic.

Herbaceous Monocot

Perennial

Vascular

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A native of Eurasia and north Africa, this species is rarely sold as an ornamental grass. It has the potential to become highly invasive and therefore should not be planted. This species was first reported in 2009 from Bergen Swamp (Genesee Co.) and Tompkins Co., New York (Daniel and Werier 2009). Specimens from the Bergen Swamp population have been found dating back to 1998. This population covers a large area and the plants are dense at least in part. At least three populations are currently (March 2011) known from Tompkins County (which is approximately 85 miles from the Bergen Swamp population). Two of the Tompkins County populations cover many acres. This invasive species is probably widespread in at least western and central New York and has likely been overlooked.

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Not Native Naturalized SNA (State Rank) GNR (Global Rank)

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