Anisantha rigida   Ripgut Brome

 

 

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This introduction is a rare casual which can cause much harm to cattle and small mammals. The spiky stiff awns can perforate the intestines of animals which ingest then hence the name "ripgut" brome.

Roadside, Newton le Willows, 22nd August 2004

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