Invasive Plants of Oklahoma

Maps for confirmed county distributions in Oklahoma are by Oklahoma Biological Survey and should be considered works in progress.

Bromus racemosus, Meadow brome
Bromus tectorum, Cheat grass

Both meadow brome and cheat grass are earlier spring grasses of about 2 feet that out compete many spring plants. Both are very similar but the seeds heads of meadow brome are held erect while those of cheat grass are usually nodding.

Photos: Chadwick Cox, ONPS

      Bromus racemosus                                                             Bromus tectorum