Meadow Brome
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Meadow Brome

Bromus commutatus

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromus_commutatus

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Meadow Brome faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional hay meadows to intensive grassland management. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in mowing regimes, with early or frequent cutting preventing seed set and reproduction. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural recolonization of suitable sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

Meadow Brome occurs in traditional hay meadows, rough grasslands, and field margins, typically on neutral to slightly alkaline soils. The species thrives in extensively managed grasslands with late summer mowing that allows for seed set and natural regeneration cycles.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Meadow Brome classified as Endangered?
Meadow 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. Meadow Brome faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the conversion of traditional hay meadows to intensive grassland management. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in mowing regimes, with early or frequent cutting preventing seed set and reproduction. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural recolonization of suitable sites.
Where does Meadow Brome live?
Meadow 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 Meadow Brome?
The main threats to Meadow 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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