Common name: Rescuegrass Latin name: Bromus catharticus Vahl Family: Poaceae Life Cycle: Annual Type: Grass Description: Winter annual grassy weed with a drooping, panicle inflorescence consisting of strongly flattened spikelets, each containing 4-9 florets. Leaf sheaths hairy, upper surface of blades may sometimes be hairy, and a prominent membranous ligule. Click on additional photos to enlarge: