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Is this wide leaf grass invasive #569528

Asked June 11, 2019, 11:20 PM EDT

Hi Colorado Extension Service Folks,  I built a small cabin on an acre in Fox Creek in Conejos County.  It is at 8400 ft, but not wooded.  In the process of building, large construction vehicles destroyed a lot of the natural vegetation.  I have been battling, cheat grass, artemisia, and medusa head for several years. Now a wide leafed grass is spreading.  I have attached some photos.  Is it invasive? 
Thanks in advance, Lynne Uhring

Conejos County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures. I have asked our NRCS folks and we all agree that from the picture, it is Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis) Please see the USDA fact sheet to give you more information.

 https://plants.usda.gov/factsheet/pdf/fs_brin2.pdf

Hope this helps!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 17, 2019, 10:23 AM EDT

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