Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) originated in Europe or Eurasia and was introduced to the U.S. in the mid- to late-1800s as a contaminant in seed and straw. It germinates in the fall and early spring, and …

Bromus tectorum, known as downy brome, drooping brome, [1] or cheatgrass, is a winter annual grass native to Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern Africa, but has become invasive in many other …

Jun 9, 2025 · In 2025, cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) is infamous for choking out native species, creating an ecological nightmare for wildlife and land managers alike and forever altering the western …

Cheatgrass is one of the most widespread introduced annual grasses in the North America, occurring in all 50 states as well as in most of the Canadian provinces and also in parts of Mexico.

Jan 1, 2025 · Cheatgrass is now found in at least 49 states, although it’s mainly a problem in the Great Basin. This annual grass is adapted to thrive in areas with wet winters and hot, dry summers.

Jul 7, 2025 · Cheatgrass is a winter annual grass native to Eurasia that now covers millions of acres across the western United States and Canada. It’s most easily identified in spring and early summer, …

Jul 29, 2025 · Cheatgrass is now found in all 50 states, many provinces of Canada, and parts of Mexico. Ranging from 15 to 60 cm (6–24 in) tall, cheatgrass supports a nodding seed head that has clusters …