California Bromegrass (Bromus carinatus) is a native bunchgrass. It is often used interchangeably and synonymously with Mountain Brome. It is native to western North America from Alaska to northern Mexico. It is found in every county in California. It is found in a variety of habitats and ecosystems.
California Bromegrass is a perennial grass growing in clumps 0.5 to 1.5 meters tall. It is wind-pollinated but is also sometimes cleistogamous, so that the flowers pollinate themselves, especially under stressful conditions. It also reproduces vegetatively via tillers.
This grass is used for control of erosion and revegetation of damaged land, as well as a highly palatable forage for livestock. In the garden it has a reputation for being short-lived but readily re-seeds. It completes well with non-native weeds, and its sod-building root system makes it useful for erosion control.
Who is Great Basin Seed?
Great Basin Seed is a seed company that specializes in seed sales and consultation for home, ranch, farm, range and reclamation. We have been a leader in the seed industry since 1974.
Our History
We've been in the seed business since 1974.
What We Offer
We offer seed for home, farm, ranch, range and reclamation projects.
Meet the Gang
We have the best employees in the world! We are proud of the work they do, and trust them to serve you!
Right: Company founder Lloyd and his wife Paula Stevens in a wildflower seed production field circa 1977
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| Common Name: | Big brome, California brome |
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