What Is Another Name for Bromegrass?

They are commonly known as bromes, brome grasses, cheat grasses or chess grasses.

What is bromegrass hay?

Smooth bromegrass (Bromus inermis L.) is a leafy, sod-forming perennial grass that is best suited for hay or early spring pasture. It is deep-rooted and spreads by underground rhizomes. ... Forage quality of smooth bromegrass compares well with other cool-season grasses, being affected primarily by stage of maturity.

How do you identify Bromegrass?

There are several identification traits distinguishing brome grass from many other weeds. The sheath is nearly closed, giving it a V-neck sweater appearance. Brome has a rolled vernation, hairy sheaths and blades as well as a distinctive “watermark” (or W-shaped) on its leaves as seen below in Photo 1.