Plant

Cheatgrass

Bromus tectorum

Invasive summary

An annual grass that invades rangelands and dry habitats in western North America.

Known impacts

Changes fire regimes, reduces native plant cover, and affects grazing and wildlife habitat.

Management notes

Use prevention, grazing management, targeted herbicide, reseeding, and fire-aware restoration.

Native range

Eurasia

Regions where reported

  • CA - 40 public points
  • MX - 40 public points
  • US - 40 public points