Bromus hordeaceus Scorecard

Species:  Bromus hordeaceus

Common Name:  soft brome

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Results

Impact Total:7 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:9 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateOne of the most widely distributed grasses in California.4
Spread AmountVery common in all grasslands and disturbed urban areas. Occasionally a minor problem winter crops.3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalProduces abundant potential fuel which can increase frequency or severity of fires. Can compete for early season moisture and reduce native plant cover.Rated limited in the Cal-IPC Inventory.2
AgriculturalCan be an occasional weed in winter crops.1
Infrastructure2
Cultural0
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalCan prevent soil erosion in grassland areas.1
AgriculturalOutstanding forage species in rangelands. Considered one of the most desirable of the annual grasses.4
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total7

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionDifficult to detect in seedling stage but easy when inflorescences are present. Typically found in disturbed areas and not remote sites.4
ControlFairly easy to control with herbicides.4
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryNothing in place0
ControlNo mandates0
OutreachOn Cal-IPC list1
Total9

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