Field Brome
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Field Brome

Bromus arvensis

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Overview

Bromus arvensis, the field brome, is a brome grass native to Europe and Asia. The specific epithet arvensis is Latin, meaning "of cultivated land".

Field Brome is declining primarily due to agricultural intensification and changes in farming practices that have eliminated its traditional arable weed habitat. The species has suffered from improved seed cleaning techniques, herbicide use, and the shift away from traditional crop rotation systems that once provided suitable disturbed ground conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bromus arvensis grows along roadsides, in disturbed areas, and in fields. It is native to southern and central Europe, but is now naturalized as a weed throughout temperate regions including North America and Asia. The grass is a soil improver and is useful for erosion control.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Field Brome classified as Endangered?
Field Brome is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Field Brome is declining primarily due to agricultural intensification and changes in farming practices that have eliminated its traditional arable weed habitat. The species has suffered from improved seed cleaning techniques, herbicide use, and the shift away from traditional crop rotation systems that once provided suitable disturbed ground conditions.
Where does Field Brome live?
Field Brome occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Field Brome?
The main threats to Field Brome are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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