Plant · GBIF taxon 5290146
Slender False Brome
Brachypodium sylvaticumAlso known as Wood False Brome, False Brome, Slender False-Brome
Slender false brome forms bright green, arching tufts that thrive under dense forest canopies where few other grasses survive. Its hairy leaves and characteristically drooping, short-stalked spikelets distinguish it in woodland understories. While playing a natural role across its vast Afro-Eurasian home range, it aggressively smothers native herbs where introduced in western North America.
Perennial GrassShade TolerantInvasive Species
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil Nutrients
Predators
- Grazing Mammals
- Herbivorous Caterpillars
- Fungal Pathogens
ThreatsHabitat alteration in native zones; invasive spread in North America
HabitatsShaded woodlands, forest margins, riparian zones
Life spanPerennial (5–10+ years)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPoaceae
- SpeciesBrachypodium sylvaticum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Field ID: Check leaf margins and sheaths for fine hairiness and look for unbranched, nodding spikelets.
- Habitat Spotting: Scan moist, shady forest floors where it forms dense lime-green carpets.
- Prevent Spread: Clean footwear and gear after walking through infested areas to remove hitchhiking seeds.
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