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Cheatgrass

Bromus tectorum
In the United States: Invasive · also called downy brome
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.

A winter annual grass with wind-pollinated florets that provide negligible nectar or pollen rewards to honeybees. Bloom occurs in spring on disturbed, full-sun sites before plants dry and set seed.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) April–June
Duration~2 months
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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