natural herbs
Ripgut Brome
Bromus rigidus
Herb: Ripgut Brome
Latin name: Bromus rigidus
Synonyms: Anisantha rigida, Bromus diandrus
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Edible parts of Ripgut Brome:
Seed. Used as a piäole, or dried then ground into a powder and mixed with water to make a gruel. The seed is small and would be rather fiddly to use.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
100 cm(3 1/4 foot)
Flowering:
May toJune
Habitat of the herb:
Waste places on sandy shores in the Channel Islands, a casual in other parts of Britain.Propagation of Ripgut Brome:
Seed - sow spring or autumn in situ and only just cover. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.Cultivation of the herb:
Waste places on sandy shores in the Channel Islands, a casual in other parts of Britain.Medicinal use of Ripgut Brome:
None knownKnown hazards of Bromus rigidus:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.