Cheatgrass

( Bromous tectorum )

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • At emergence, brown-green leaves that turn yellow to reddish-brown at maturity
  • Small, soft hairs covering the entire body of the plant
  • Height from 6 to 24 inches

Weed Pictures

Weed Information

Type Information
Toxicity Non-toxic
Control Prescribed grazing and herbicide. Contact your local County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Wide range of habitats and environmental conditions; often spreads over large areas.
Root Fiberous root system with rapid growth, spreading vertically first, then laterally.
Leaf Shape Blade-shaped
Lifespan Annual; one year life cycle
Priority 3 Weed Not a noxious weed, but a regulated plant with potential for significant negative economic and ecological impacts.
Similar Looking Plants Canada and fringed brome grasses
Important Information Awns attached to seed heads will stick to clothing and animal fur. This plant is able to grow at wider temperature ranges than many native grasses. Cheatgrass is highly flammable and densely growing populations provide ample, fine textured fuels.
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