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Bromus tectorum Cheat grass (1 Page of 5) The Bromus tectorum plant species is found in S. Europe - Mediterranean. Naturalized in N. America. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cheat grass. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Bromus tectorum Common Name: Cheat grass Family: Gramineae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: Habitat: Roadsides and waste places, also in thatched roofs in Eastern N. America[43].
Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[257]. A famine food, the small seed can be cooked into a gruel in times of food shortage[257].
A coffee is made from the roasted seed[177].
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