California Brome
Bromus carinatus var. carinatus
Care
full sun, part shade
5–5ft tall
Friendly
Grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands throughout California from sea level to 10,000 ft elevation, extending to British Columbia and Mexico
Wildlife Supported
Birds
primary seed source in grassland habitats year-round
grass seed consumption throughout year; nests in grass sods
fall seed head foraging in alpine grasslands
seeds and green shoots consumed during breeding season
seed head foraging during winter months in California mountains
grass seeds supplement diet during breeding season
seed head foraging as winter food source prepares migration
Insects
primary forage grass for grasshopper populations in California grasslands
early season colonization of emerging grass foliage
larval and adult feeding on grass leaves during growing season
spring population growth on emerging grass shoots
herbivory on grass foliage in warm season grasslands