Latin name: Brachypodium distachyon (L.) Beauv. Pronunciation: brak-ee-PODE-ee-um dis-TAY-kee-on Common name: Purple false-brome Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Disturbed areas, dry slopes to 2000', Santa Catalina Island, Torrey Pines, native of Europe Blooming period: April to May Name derivations: 1) Brachypodium 2) distachyon |
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