ROADWEEDS OF THE UPPER PENINSULA

Smooth brome is one of the manybromes of the U.P. and across Michigan.  Brome grasses are commonly cultivated for forage.  Smooth brome is an exotic from Eurasia, but some bromes are native to theU.P.  One species is on Michigan's threatened list.   The plants grow to a height of 2-3 feet. 

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This website is maintained by Bill Cook in cahoots with the Michigan Invasive Plant Council (MIPC).  The MIPC is a loose group of folks (not necessarily a group of loose folks!) working to make information available about invasive plants in Michigan and related issues.  If you have questions or comments about the information on this page, contact Bill. 

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