Łódź, Łagiewniki Forest

Synonym 'Bromus tectorum L'. Native to Europe, southwestern Asia, and northern Africa Invasive weed! Edible plant - seeds cooked, a famine food; a coffee is made from the roasted seed. Herbal plant - a paste made from the seeds is applied as a poultice to the chest to relieve chest pains. Useful plant - the leaves have been used as a bedding.