Publication: Sp. Pl. 1: 70. 1753.

Origin: Introduced from the Mediterranean region

selected vouchers: WTU

Notes: This species has been collected once in Washington from a golf course. It is not considered established in the flora.

FNA24: "Briza minor is native to the Mediterranean region. It is the most widespread species of Briza in the Flora region, growing in many habitats: swamp margins, seasonal wetlands and around vernal pools, open woodlands, sandhills, roadsides, and pastures. It appears to be established from southern British Columbia south through western Oregon to California and Arizona, and in the east from the Atlantic states to the Gulf Coast states, inland to Oklahoma and Arkansas."

References: (none)