California Brome is a native cool-season grass of western prairies, open forests, and mountain meadows that provides high-quality forage for deer, elk, and cattle. Its large, flat seeds are eaten by many birds and small mammals. It is valuable for erosion control and is used in native seed mixes for restoration across the West.
Habitat
Prairies, open forests, and mountain meadows of western North America
Diet
Seeds eaten by sparrows and small mammals; foliage grazed by deer and elk
How common
Common
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